I attended: James Madison University, where I double majored in History and Political Science and double minored in Secondary Education and Sociology. I also got my Masters Degree in Secondary Education from JMU, as well.  I was involved with many things on campus, including my sorority and intramural sports.

I was born in: Washington, D.C. and grew up in McLean, VA. I attended McLean High School. I was involved with student government and I also played four years of varsity basketball and softball.

Before teaching at AHS: I was a college student! I was literally hired by AHS on my last day of student teaching here. Yay to no job hunting! (Or having to live at home w my parents for very long after graduation!)

I teach at AHS because: I couldn’t imagine teaching anywhere else. I am completely enamored with our student body and I have learned so much from my students in the ten years I have been here. Our school’s diversity, open mindedness, and sense of community is something that I am confident cannot be found at other high schools in our area.  I hope that I have had the impact on my students that many of them have had on me.

In my free time: Free time?! What the heck is that?! If you mean the hours that I’m not teaching or at games/school related events, you can find me playing with my 7 month old son, hanging out with my amazing husband, and the best friends and family anyone could ask for, or cheering on the Redskins.

I am Whitney Hardy.