Teacher Profile: Mr. McWhirt
Mr. McWhirt teaches preschool through 5th grade students with over 30 years of teaching experience.
He has a BFA in Commercial Art & Design from Virginia Commonwealth University, his BS in Art Education, grades: K-12, from Freed-Hardeman University, and his Elementary Education Endorsement, grades: 1-6, from St. Leo’s College.
In his free time, Mr. McWhirt enjoys painting, drawing, being in nature, spending time with his family, and playing with his Bulldogs. He is also the owner of McWhirtArts Pet Portraiture.
His favorite part of being an elementary art teacher is forming relationships with the families of his students.
"I love looking back to the days of creation and realizing that my students demonstrate the same excitement in creating that our God did in his creations. God is the greatest of all artists and he proves that in the morning and evening sky and the amazing nature that surrounds us."
Say hello to Mr. McWhirt the next time you see him!