Kate Browning
McGill-Toolen Class of 2001
Kate feels very fortunate to have been able to attend Catholic schools from kindergarten all the way to law school. She graduated from St. Pius in 1997 and was in the McGill-Toolen Class of 2001. She went on to graduate from Spring Hill College and Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida. Kate currently works in Mobile for her father’s law firm, Richard E. Browning, P.C. They specialize in the areas of Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury.
Kate says, “I think what I loved most about McGill was the concept of helping students to grow and better themselves in mind, body and spirit. McGill-Toolen Catholic is a true community, and there is a niche for everyone.” Kate found her niche by participating in clubs such as the Student Ambassador's Club, Pro-Life Club and Key Club and playing on the girls' tennis team all four years. She enjoyed being challenged in AP and Honors classes. Kate says she loved the fact that she attended a high school that not only had exciting football games and entertaining plays, but a place where she had the opportunity to attend Mass in the school gym and begin each class with a prayer.
“While at McGill-Toolen Catholic, I was surrounded by students who became some of my closest friends and still are to this day.”, Kate said. As an alumnus, she thoroughly enjoys attending events such as football games and the Jacket Jubilation. She is really looking forward to her ten-year reunion this summer, as well! Kate said, “I cannot believe it has already been a decade since graduation, but I will be eternally grateful for the preparation I received at McGill- Toolen Catholic and look forward to being an active alumnus for many years to come.
Science Faculty
Tim Burgess, Ph.D.
Science Department Chair
Bio: 6 years at McGill-Toolen (2 from 1984 to 1986) and 31 in education
Education: B.S. University of South Carolina, M.Ed. & Ph.D. University of South Alabama
Courses: Honors Physics, Advanced Placement Physics B
Extra assignments: Science Department Chair, Physics Team Moderator
burgest@mcgill-toolen.org
Dr.Burgess@comcast.net
webpage
Marie Bader
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2009
Education: B.A. Anthropology and Pre-Professional Studies,
M.Ed. from University of Notre Dame
Courses: Earth and Space Science, Physics
Extra Assignments: Swim and Dive Coach, Girl's Soccer Coach
baderm@mcgill-toolen.org
Drew Bentley
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 1998 and in
education since 1998
Education: B.S. in Business Management
from University of South Alabama 1998
Courses: Biology , Physics, Chemistry
Extra assignments: Head Track and Field Coach, Head Cross Country Coach
bentled@mcgill-toolen.org
Barbara Gibbs
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2011 and in Education since 2009
Education: B.A., University of Texas; M.S., USA
Courses: AP Environmental Science, College Prep Chemistry
Extra Assingments:
gibbsb@mcgill-toolen.org
Kerry Goff
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2007 and in education since 2007
Education: B.S., Spring Hill College, Biochemistry 2004; M.S., University of Alabama, Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2007
Courses: AP Biology, Chemistry, Honors Genetics, Biology
Extra assignments: Science Fair
goffk@mcgill-toolen.org
Webpage
Rebecca
Hyre
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 1994 and in education
since 1993
Education: B.S. in Secondary Education
(Science Composite), 1992
Courses: AP Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, College Prep. Chemistry
Extra assignments: tech support
stealer@mcgill-toolen.org
Webpage
Bill Lee
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 1975 and
in education since 1975
Education: B.S.in Biology, Arts and
Sciences, 1974 -Certification in Composite Science, Secondary
Education 1975 M. Ed., Composite Science, Secondary Education
1979
Principalship-Superintendent Certification 1983
Courses: Anatomy and Physiology, Marine Biology,
Extra assignments:
leeb@mcgill-toolen.org
Elizabeth McDermott
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2001and in education since 2001
Education: B.S.in Secondary Education,
minor in Chemistry and Biology,1988 from The University of South
Alabama.
Extra course work in Physics and Biology, 2000 from U.S.A.
Courses: College Prep and Honors Chemistry
mcderme@mcgill-toolen.org
Doug
McEnery
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2002 and
in education since 1982
Education: B.S. in Agricultural Biology/
Economic Entomology from California State Polytechnic University,
1972. Graduate work at Springhill College and Arizona State University, Sea Lab, Space Camp for teachers
Courses: Principles of Physics, Biology
Extra assignments:
mcenerd@mcgill-toolen.org
Claudia Miller
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2009 and in education since 2001
Education: B.S. in Cellular/Molecular Biology from University of West Florida, 1996
I plan on finishing my master in education.
Courses: Practical Chemistry, Chemistry
Prior Courses: Forensics, Biology, Integrated Science, Physics
millerc@mcgill-toolen.org
Neff
Weber, Ph. D.
Bio: McGill-Toolen since 2001and in College/University education since 1976
Education: B.S. Physics from Spring
Hill College, 1960
1962 University of Virginia, M.S., Physics 1964 University
of Virginia, Ph.D., Physics 1965 University of Virginia,
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Physics
Courses: AP Physics
webern@mcgill-toolen.org
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Andrew Woodard
Bio: 1st year At McGill-Toolen, 9 Years in Education(Laboratory research)
Education: B.S.,USA; M.S., Biology, USA
Courses: Honors Biology, Honors Zoology
woodara@mcgill-toolen.org
Webpage
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BEST PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL IN MOBILE
2007-2008-2009-2010
