New teacher profile: Mr. McCarthy

Mr. McCarthy, a previous chemistry teacher, came back to St. John’s this week to replace Ms. Marks. He taught at Potomac School for one year before he came back and he listed many reasons to why he came back.

Mr. McCarthy's popularity was shown during the interview as many of his colleagues welcomed him. Mr. McCarthy emphasized the importance of community and how that is a major part of St. John's. He said there is an incredible energy between staff and students.

Although he was the robotics coach before his leave, he will not be returning to coach robotics. Thankfully for Mr. McCarthy, as he mentioned, St. John’s has only changed for the better and the good things have remained. He says that his teaching style has not fully changed but has adapted to the new environments and new generations.

He also enjoys being in a Lasallian school again and told his classes how it felt good to be able to pray before class again. Before leaving, he was here for over 15 years and he said he enjoys it just as much as when he started.