Bridge to Success Academy High -

Phone: 904-924-3031

Email: Email Megan McKinney

Degrees and Certifications:

EDUCATION --

05/2001
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
Bachelor of Arts-Special Education
GPA: 3.8

05/2012
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Master of Arts-Educational Leadership
GPA: 4.0

CERTIFICATION —

• Florida Professional Teaching Certificate Math 5-9

• Florida Professional Teaching Certificate Educational Leadership

• Florida Professional Teaching Certificate School Principal All Levels

Principal Megan McKinney was born in Maryland.  After moving up and down the east coast following the orders of her father's navy career, she attended West Chester University of Pennsylvania.  She studied Special Education and played soccer for the university for 4 years.  After graduating in 2001, Principal McKinney moved to Jacksonville, Florida where she started her teaching career at Mayport Coastal Sciences as a math teacher for 2 years.  She was recruited by Fletcher High School to teach math and coach the Fletcher Girl's Soccer Team for 4 years. 

After getting married and having 2 beautiful children, Principal McKinney graduated with her master's degree in Educational Leadership.  In 2011, Principal McKinney began her administrative career at Samuel W. Wolfson High School as an Assistant Principal.  She moved to Riverside High School (formerly known as Robert E. Lee High School) as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum.  In 2014, she was promoted to be the principal of Terry Parker High School.  After 5 years at TPHS, Principal McKinney was moved to A. Philip Randolph Career Academies to gain more experience in the career technical area of education.  In 2022, she was placed at the Bridge to Success Academy High School.  

With over 20 years experience in innovative teachership and leadership, extensive experience working in traditional neighborhood high schools as well as dedicated magnet career themed schools. Principal McKinney is passionate about amplifying innovation in education by leveraging communities of professional practice to unlock expertise from all stakeholders. She is an expert in teaching and it's role in humanizing learning experiences, amplifying human potential and connecting peers with purpose to make powerful change possible.

Phone: 904-924-3031

Email: Email Terry Harper

Mrs. Terry Boatman is a Jacksonville native and a proud Duval County Public Schools graduate.  She has been an instructional leader for over 20 years, serving elementary, middle, and high school students in the charter and public sectors.  Mrs. Boatman has a passion for at-promise students.  With a heart for students, she believes building positive relationships is the core of student engagement and learning.

Ms. Soward is a young and energetic teacher going into her second year of teaching. Born in Altoona PA, she spent her childhood moving often until graduating from High School outside of Nashville in 2020. From there, Ms. Soward attended Bellarmine University in Louisville KY where she graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Along with her educational responsibilities on campus, Ms. Soward serves as our Student Council Advisor and Activities Coordinator. Her strengths in fostering relationships and creating engaging content have allowed her and her students to flourish here at The Bridge.