This is an interview on a 6th grade teacher from PFMS. We asked him a few questions on him and his teaching.
1. Park Forest Times (PF): How long have you taught at PFMS?
Mr. McGonigal (Mr. M): 13 Years
2. PF: What made you want to be a teacher?
Mr. M: “My 6th grade teacher Mr. Mills was my inspiration. He was cool and really nice.”
3. PF: What are your favorite classes to teach?
Mr. M: Science and math
4. PF: What do you look for in a good student?
Mr. M: “Someone who is responsible and has a good attitude.”
5. PF: Where else have you taught?
Mr. M: Virginia Beach School District as a 5th grade teacher and Newport News for 1 year
6. PF: Do you have any cool stories or teaching experiences?
Mr. M: “I have been hit by something on a lawn mower 3 times while in class, I have had someone spill spaghetti down my shirt by accident. I also was doing a convection box demo and set down a match that I thought I blew out and it caught a pile of papers on fire. I ended up putting it out by hitting it with my hands.”
7. PF: How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Mr. M:
sense of humor
outgoing
friendly
8. PF: What is your favorite food?
Mr. M: Stuffed shells
9. PF: What are some interesting things about you?
Mr. M:
“I have been a football coach for 12 years here at PFMS.”
“I love studying and teaching about the holocaust.”
“I have 2 boys that are 8 and 10.”
“My wife is a teacher.”
“I played football for St. Francis University for 1 year in college.”
10. PF: How many states have you been to?
Mr. M: 12 states