Mr. Scott MacLeod
Now in his 17th year at San Marin, Scott continues to believe that teaching is the hardest job he has ever had – and the best. After graduating cum laude from Harvard with a BA in Philosophy (he also played varsity lacrosse and wrote for the college newspaper), Scott spent nearly 20 years in advertising and marketing, including stints as Senior Vice President at advertising agencies J. Walter Thompson and DDB Worldwide. Following a successful bout with cancer, he made the decision to pursue a path of public service which initially included working with at-risk youth and homeless persons in the Tenderloin and later serving as Director of Development for Breakthrough Collaborative, a national education nonprofit helping high-potential, low-income students get on the path to college. Inspired by the power of education, Scott went to school at night to obtain a Masters degree and teaching credential at the University of San Francisco. Combining his two academic loves, Scott’s Master’s thesis was titled, “Philosophical Inquiry in the High School English Classroom.”
Scott currently teaches AP Language & Composition and Journalism. He also serves as coach for the Ethics Bowl team. Outside the classroom, Scott can be found mountain biking, snowboarding, or playing guitar and bass in a rock band called The Role Models.
Scott's article, "Blame the Teachers", was published recently in Sewickley Speaking, Scott's high school alumni magazine (follow the link to page 18).
Scott currently teaches AP Language & Composition and Journalism. He also serves as coach for the Ethics Bowl team. Outside the classroom, Scott can be found mountain biking, snowboarding, or playing guitar and bass in a rock band called The Role Models.
Scott's article, "Blame the Teachers", was published recently in Sewickley Speaking, Scott's high school alumni magazine (follow the link to page 18).