Episode 71: 25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: A Review with Dr. Matt McKinley

SHOW TOPIC25 Years of the SV Graduation Project: A Review with Dr. Matt McKinleySPECIAL GUESTDr. Matt McKinley, Seneca Valley Assistant Superintendent for 7-12 InstructionDr. Matthew McKinley serves as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Instruction, grades 7-12. Prior to his assistant role, he served for six years as principal of the Seneca Valley Senior High School. He also served as assistant principal of the Seneca Valley Senior High School and as a mathematics teacher at the same building for six years. Prior to coming to Seneca Valley, Dr. McKinley taught as a mathematics teacher at Mercer Area Junior/Senior High School.Dr. McKinley earned his bachelor of art’s degree in mathematics from Grove City College and obtained his Master of Education degree and his Doctor of Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. McKinley developed the Academy of Choice Program in the district, which includes a growing cyber program and a one-of-a kind performing arts department. He is also author of the Seneca Valley Random Drug Testing Policy, which has been lauded locally as well as nationally and was cited as a model program by the White House Drug Policy Council.IN THIS EPISODE, WE WILL REVIEW•  What the Graduation Project is.•  The history behind the Graduation Project.•  Why the Graduation Project is a requirement for SV seniors.•  How students benefit and the overall goal of the Graduation Project.