Middle Schools

Dowell Middle School

Scott Patrick John Bell Sr.
7th Grade Math - Team Leader

Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - University of North Texas
Masters in Educational Administration - University of North Texas

Experience
16 Years of Teaching Experience
7 Years of Teaching Experience in McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Working with students and seeing them succeed in school and life.

Evans Middle School

Mona Hartfield
6th Grade ELAR Teacher

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education - East Texas State University

Experience
27 Years of Teaching Experience
26 Years of Teaching Experience in McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I enjoy learning about each of my students’ unique qualities and aspirations.

Faubion Middle School

Kerry L. Madison
7th Grade Math Teacher

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Southern University and A&M College
Masters of Education - Southern University and A&M College

Experience
16 Years Total in the Field of Education
13 Years of Teaching Experience
7 Years of Teaching Experience in McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Motivating and encouraging students to excel in mathematics. I especially enjoy seeing the fruits of my labor when I see struggling students making major gains through my teaching.

Scott Johnson Middle School

Kristin Cash
7th Grade Academic Math and Target Math - Team Lead

Education
Bachelor of Science in Math
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Experience
15 Years of Teaching Experience
3 Years of Teaching Experience with McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Having the opportunity to be a part of seeing students grow and succeed.

HIGH SCHOOLS

McKinney Boyd High School

Linda Mirro
11th Grade English and 12th Grade AVID Teacher

Education
Associates Degree - Palm Beach Community College
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Florida Atlantic University
Masters in Education - Florida Atlantic University

Experience
8 Years of Teaching Experience
4 Years of Teaching Experience in McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
The kids! They continue to amaze me, challenge me, and teach me. Additionally, I have been blessed to work with the best English Department; we're all about working together for the kids. Additionally, working with the faculty and staff at Boyd has been the greatest experience of my life. I have never worked at a school where I have felt so supported, where I have been surrounded by happy, positive professionals, and where each day is feels like the best day.

McKinney High School

Steve Garms
Choir Director

Education
Bachelor of Music Education - West Texas A&M University (Formerly West Texas State University)
Master of Arts: Choral Music - West Texas A&M University (Formerly West Texas State University)

Experience
28 Years of Teaching Experience
13 Years of Teaching Experience in McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I am fortunate to interact with energetic, motivated students on a day to day basis. They challenge me to be a better teacher, as I seek to challenge them to be a better learner.

McKinney North High School

Jamie Blaine Haid
PreAP Biology, Anatomy and Physiology - Grades 9-12

Education
Bachelor of Science in Zoology - Texas A&M University
Allied Health Program for Medical Technologist (ASCP) - University of Houston
Texas Teacher Certification - University of Texas at Arlington

Experience
16 Years of Teaching Experience
9 Years of Teaching Experience in McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
I love forming relationships with the students and assisting them to realize their potential for success.

McKinney Learning Center

Teresa Turnbow
Math Teacher - Grades 9-12

Education
Bachelor of Science - West Texas A&M
Alternative Teaching Certification - Collin College

Experience
2 Years of Teaching Experience - All with McKinney ISD

What do you enjoy most about teaching?
Everyday brings something new either in math or life; there is never a dull moment. Teenagers are interesting people. I laugh every day.