Hello Hawks! I'm Coach Gardner. I am thrilled to join the CMMS Family and help my students in any way I can. This will be my 1st year at McAuliffe MS, and my 14th year teaching overall. I will be teaching boys P.E. & coaching football, track, and boys soccer

I am a Fort Bend ISD product who attended Dulles Elementary and Middle school before graduating from DHS. I am blessed to have the opportunity to serve in the school district that poured so much into me. 

After graduating from the University of Houston, I began my career as a Middle School Social Studies teacher in Fort Bend ISD before transitioning to Physical Education in HISD and then Alief ISD. Along the way, I obtained my M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction as well as my M.S. in Kinesiology: Sport Management. I am thankful for my experiences and honored to serve at McAuliffe MS.

In my free time I enjoy traveling and spending time with my wife, who is also a teacher, and our three awesome kids. I also enjoy cooking, exercising regularly, and listening to music, which is one of my favorite things.

My goals for my students are for them to feel safe, become more active, make informed decisions regarding their personal wellness, have fun, and build healthy habits that will last a lifetime. I look forward to working with your child as we strive for EXCELLENCE!