Full Name:
Brian McGee
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Jacqueline; 2 Children: Jonathan, Rebecca
Birth Date:
04/02/1947
Birth Place:
Panama Canal Zone
Home City:
Valley, AL
Religion:
Catholic
Specialist Degree, Secondary School Administration/Educational Leadership, Columbus State University, 1997-1999
Masters, Educational Technology, University of South Florida, 1993-1995
BS, Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin, 1973
Candidate, Alabama State House of Representatives, District 38, 2018
Candidate, United States Senate, District Jr., 2017
No caucus information on file.
Owner, Alabama Strongwood Log Homes, Limited Liability Company, 2007-present
Founder, Simulations Foundation, Incorperated
District School Data Specialist, Department of Defense School, England, UK, 2005-2010
School Educational Technologist, Department of Defense Schools, Japan, 1999-2005
District Administrative Technologist, Department of Defense Schools, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1998-1999
School Educational Technologist, Department of Defense Schools, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1997-1998
School Educational Technologist, Department of Defense Schools, Panama, 1995-1997
5th Grade Teacher, Department of Defense Schools, Panama, 1988-1994
Served, United States Army, 1968-1989
Middle School Teacher, Department of Defense Schools, Bahrain, 1984-1988
6th Grade Teacher, EauClaire, Wisconsin, 1973-1984
Company Commander, United States Army Reserves, Wisconsin, 1980-1982
Private/Left Captain/Commander, Vietnam, United States Army, 1966-1970
Member, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Interdenominational Bible Study, present
Member, National Education Association-Retired, present
Member, Saint Marys Catholic Church, present
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5228, present
Webmaster, NEA Library, Information, Technology Consortium, 2000-2002
Secretary/Treasurer, West Central Georgia Technology Consortium, 1998-1999
Co-President, West Central Georgia Technology Consortium, 1997-1998
President of NEA affiliate in Panama, Federal Education Association, 1988-1997
President/Founder, Forest Friends, Republic of Panama, 1990-1997
Elected to Membership, Phi Kappa Phi, 1995
Elected to Membership, Phi Delta Kappa, 1983
Awards:
Highest military awards CIB (Combat Infantry Badge) and Bronze Star
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
My wife, Jacqueline, and I were married in 1969 and we are still happily married because I have learned, "Happy Wife, Happy Life." (also, never go to bed angry)
Father's Occupation:
Father retired as a Lieutenant Colonel
Favorite Vacation Spot:
I have lived in 5 foreign countries and probably visited 50 or more countries. As such I can say without hesitation, my favorite vacation spot in the whole wide world is where every my family is at this particular moment.
First Car:
Morris Minor 1000. A little woody station wagon. My father made me rebuild the engine before I could have it.
First Job:
First "real job" was working as a construction laborer building tunnels and bridges.
Names of Grandchildren:
From oldest to youngest: Emma, Claire, Tristan, Fiona, Kaitlyn
Pets (include names):
Scout and Missy. Two French Brittanies. One is a good bird dog. The other was a great hunter but became gun shy.
Priority Issues:
Environment. Many problems we can fix at a later date but we MUST get our relationship to our planet correct. We have only one planet and it is earth. As many people have said, "There is no Planet B."
Publications:
Just Cause: Book about the U.S. Invasion of Panama to take out Noreiga written, mainly, by students.
Spouse's Occupation:
Professional Educator: English, Instructional Technology