Hello! My name is Whitney McMillian and this is my fourth year of teaching 5th grade.  I currently teach my two favorite subjects, Social Studies and Language Arts. My homeroom is in the Blue House. 

As a fifth grade teacher, I enjoy the opportunity to see our students grow as they become the oldest students in the school and the role models for McBean's younger students.  Students in my class will have the opportunity to participate in activities like 4-H, run for Student Council positions, vote in Student Council elections, compete in a Spelling Bee, become mentors to younger students, read to our Kindergarten classes, and compete in the Science Fair all while learning our fifth grade curriculum.  I strive for a classroom community that is welcoming to each student and is a fun place to learn.  We work hard in fifth grade, but the growth is worth it!

I received my Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management and recently completed a Master's Degree in Teaching.  I live in Hephzibah with my husband and three children.  We have one dog named Buddy and one cat named Maxie.  When I am not at school, I enjoy reading and going on day trips.  Some of my favorite places to visit are Atlanta United soccer games, the Georgia Aquarium, and the beach.  If I hadn't become a teacher, I think I would have liked to be a marine biologist.  I have a passion for learning and hope to instill that into my fifth graders.

FUN FACT: I was a McBean Elementary student, too!

Favorites:

Sport: Soccer

Books: Harry Potter

Teams: Atlanta United, Atlanta Braves

Food: Tacos

Color: All of them, I can’t choose!

Animal: Sea Turtle

Hobby: Reading