Mary Gray
Homeschool Co-op Instructor
Mary McWay holds an MAT from NC State in middle grades social studies. She is certified in 6-8 Science and Social Studies and 9-12 History. She has taught middle school for around 10 years, teaching all the subjects.
For her undergraduate work, she studied sustainable development from a global perspective, earning a degree in Anthropology and Spanish. She started her career as an outdoor educator with the NC Outward Bound School, teaching environmental education and character building in a variety of
backcountry settings.
Mary thrives in interdisciplinary approaches, empowering students to be leaders and making connections outside the classroom. Above all, she values strong collaborative relationships with other teachers, students, and their families. Building learning communities that center inclusivity and celebrate diversity. She spends most of her free time outside in her garden, exploring local hikes and rivers with her family, or planning their next adventure.