Let’s catch up with Chris McNeal
How long have you taught at Southern Lee High School?
“3 Years.”
What college did you attend? What made you choose it?
“Shaw University Business Administration. I liked the location and small classes.”
What’s your favorite team? Who do you support outside of the Cavaliers?
“Football, UNC Tarheels, Carolina Panthers, Video Games.”
What’s the last show you binge-watched?
“Law and Order SVU.”
How do you show “Cav Pride”?
“Supporting students in sports.
What kind of driver were you when you got your license?
“A bad one.”
What song do you hear that puts you back in your Senior year of high school?
“Lifestyle”- Rich Gang, 2014
Do you run and hide or greet with a smile when you see your students around town?
“Depends on the day.”
What are your must-have apps on your phone?
“TikTok, X, Facebook And Dexcom.”
Inspirational quote?
“If your dream isn’t bigger than you, there’s a problem with your dream. “
What staff member (other than a science teacher) would you want for your lab partner?
“Coach Locust.”
What song do you know all of the lyrics to?
“Please Please Please”- Sabrina Carpenter.
Think back about your favorite teacher. Who was it, and what grade/subject did they teach? List a few qualities or attributes they have.
“Made the work fun and challenging. related work to things we could use in our future.”
Beach or mountains? Vacation destination? Where do you dream of being outside of work?
“Beach.”
What’s your favorite local place to eat and what dish?
“Fonda Lupita.”
What’s on your bucket list that you’ll actually accomplish?
“Go to a football game in every SEC stadium.”
If you were a superhero, what would you be?
“I would be a super sayian.”
If you had $5,000 to give to a charity, where would you send the money?
"Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.”
In how many languages can you say “hello”?
“Three.”
What three things would you take on a desert island? (other than a boat)
“A pot, fire starter, tent.”
What’s the most expensive mistake you’ve ever made?
“I totaled a car.”
What advice would you give a parent who has a freshman?
“Monitor your grades, don't let them create bad habits.”
What Actor/Actress would you play in a movie?
“Denzel Washington.”
How did you approach learning/studying your worst subject in high school/college?
“Math, I spent extra time studying and find my own ways to figure problems out.”
What was your first job? Where did you work? Duties?? Pay?
“Food Lion, I was a cashier.”
What’s something special you do for your mental health? Relax and unwind?
“Playing video games”
If you didn’t immediately seek a career in education, what was that spark?
“I started coaching and got into it.
