Greetings Tiger Family!
My name is Mr. Charlie Mackay, and I love leading alongside Mrs. Viado as the assistant principal of Colony Meadows Elementary. I am an ambitious, responsible leader that strives for greatness in myself and others. I uplift those around me with a positive attitude and construct genuine relationships with the school community while leading the PAC: Professionalism, Accountability, and Communication. This is now year 3 at CME, and Mrs. Viado and I are very proud to have Colony Meadws as an A rated campus for the first two years of us joining the community! We are so proud of our teachers, staff, students, and community members as we have accomplished great things working together!
Mrs. Viado and I look forward to another successful and rewarding school year where we will support all students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders so that all CME students are equipped for success academically, socially, and emotionally. Our goal every year is to build a team of life-long learners through relationships and innovative thinking. In addition to that, CME is focusing on "Leveling Up" while leading the PAC. Our campus theme this year is: One Team, One Dream, One Goal! Our campus motto is: On the Prowl for Success!
A little about me: I was born and raised in Missouri City where I attended school in Fort Bend ISD. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Sul Ross State University in west Texas. Additionally, I will soon be persuing my Doctorate in Education! Prior to being an administrator, I taught 4th grade for seven amazing years in Alpine, Texas before moving back home to Houston where I rejoined Fort Bend ISD now as an educator. I taught 4th and 5th grade for two years at Mission Glen Elementary and another two years at James Patterson Elementary. From there, I served two years at Rosa Parks Elementary as the Instructional Coach where I helped lead the campus in instruction.
This will now be my 17th year in education, and I love being your assistant principal working with Mrs. Viado at my side. I am married to an amazing educator, Mrs. Monique Mackay, who teaches 3rd grade at Pecan Grove Elementary. She has completed her National Board Teaching Certification! We have an artistic and athletic daughter, Sophia, who is now in 7th grade! We also have two sweet pitbulls, Harvey and Hailey, who we love so much. I am a huge Houston sports fan (Texans, Astros, Rockets, Dynamo), and I enjoy playing golf as well as other sports. Also, I love to grill and cook Texas barbecue as another hobby. Furthermore, I like to go to the movies and eat out at restaurants with friends and family.
I am passionate about students learning at a high level and enjoying coming to school every day. Mrs. Viado and I are focused on supporting our wonderful teachers and staff helping them reach their highest potentials, and we couldn't do that without our amazing PTO.
We are going to have an amazing school year. Go Tigers!
Charlie Mackay
