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Educator Spotlight | Meg O'Neill, Math

Educator Spotlight | Meg O'Neill

What do you love most about the subject area you teach?
For many students, math feels very black and white - you hate it or love it, you're great at it or you're not. The reason I wanted to teach math and the reason I love teaching math is because it is so much more than black and white. It’s exciting to see students approach problems with curiosity and determination, figuring out solutions through their methods. Seeing them push through challenges and experience moments of discovery makes teaching fulfilling.

How long have you been in the teaching profession?
This is my fourth year teaching, my second year at Cardinal Gibbons.

If you were not a teacher, what profession would you have chosen?
If I were not an educator, I think I would have been a physical therapist. That way, I would still get to work closely with different people and personalities. I think I'd especially enjoy helping athletes with the recovery process and seeing their progress over time.

What makes Gibbons a unique/different place?
Gibbons is unique because of its energy and strong emphasis on community and faith, where growth and care for everyone—students, families, and educators alike—are at the forefront. As a second-year Gibbons educator, I’ve experienced firsthand the supportive environment that fosters meaningful connections and encourages personal, professional, and spiritual development for all that extends outside the classroom. 

What is your favorite Gibbons tradition?
The Kairos retreat is one of my favorite long-standing traditions at Gibbons. I teach mostly freshmen, so it's a great opportunity to share my faith and build connections with seniors before they head out into the real world. And, of course, students touch the rock outside the stadium before games, which they paint with Green Army at the start of the school year!