Testimonials

Carol has been my mentor and instructional coach…When I was in the classroom, Carol helped me to learn how to manage my classroom through solid and rigorous instructional practices and purposeful development of interest.  She encouraged me to innovate and experiment, but always from a place of research.  As an administrator, Carol’s wealth of knowledge has been a vital resource as I have worked to help my staff become better instructors.  By modeling lifelong learning, she has shown me how to seek out new learning opportunities and how to translate what I learn into instructional practice.

Carol McNally is an expert in English grammar and literature, and she has a way of connecting with her students so that their minds are being challenged in an explosive, energetic and kid-centered manner. My daughter has always been a solid student in grammar, but she struggled in reading comprehension. Mrs. McNally noticed that and personally inspired my daughter -- throughout the course of a year -- to read widely and fall in love with stories and books of all sorts. That was three years ago; Mrs. McNally is still connected to my daughter, she still checks up on her,  and she continues to be a cheerleader for Destinny’s education. Carol truly understands that learning is a lifelong process.”

My experience with Mrs. McNally was an on-going learning experience; everyday was a new adventure. She helped me prepare for my high school career. We spent our summer reading so we wouldn’t lose the habit of learning and when we came back we had nice educational discussions as well as occasional writing assignments that helped prepare me. She had a very fun and relaxing spirit that helped make learning fun.

My experience in Mrs. McNally’s class was very helpful and beneficial. She taught the basics and the foundation of writing skills that I still use today. She also introduced students and myself to interactive learning discussions that prepared me for my high school English courses. As our teacher, she made sure we were proficient and advanced in the material that was taught. Mrs. McNally was one of the best English teachers I’ve ever had and I will always be grateful for the skills she has taught me.