Your Name: Burchell McGhee
MoPTA Board of Managers Position: Diversity and Inclusion Chair
Involved in Board of Managers Since: 2016
What does your position do?: Promote the inclusion of all regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We need to reflect the communities around us.
Unit/Council, Region & Years Involved: Hazelwood/Gateway Region 17 years
Why are you involved in PTA?: I’ve stay involved even after my children graduated because I’ve seen and heard the benefits from the kids. Active PTA parents are there for all children not just their own. We are the support, the encouragement and the advocates for the betterment of all children.
Favorites:
Food/Drink: Chinese food
Season: Spring/Fall
Entertainment (Book, Movie, TV, Band, Music): Love reading and music
Activities/Hobbies: Reading
Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Marianne Williamson
More about you:
Describe yourself in 3-5 words: Articulate, Analytical, Thoughtful
Healthy Living Tip: Drink your water!!
What makes you stand out?: My smile and my voice
What are you learning this year: Patience
What is a goal you have this year?: To launch another being using my God given talents
What is a proud accomplishment?: Walking again
Something interesting you’ve done this year: Stopped dying my hair and embraced my gray…LOL…