Middle School

Ms. McGinley earned her Bachelor’s degree in Government and Philosophy from Sweet Briar College and her Master’s degree in Education from Marymount University.

As a Social Studies teacher, she enjoys challenging her students to consider historical events from multiple perspectives.  As a Religion teacher, she strives to ready her students to take on a more mature role in the Catholic Church as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In both subjects, Ms. McGinley seeks to uphold a positive learning environment that fosters communication, teamwork, and perseverance.

The kids call me Miss. B., but the truth is that I’ve been happily married for five years now and am really Mrs. Greshock!  I am the proud mother of two young sons – James and Ethan.

I was born and raised in Pennsylvania where I received my Bachelors degree in English and Education at Kutztown University. I moved to Virginia eight years ago and have been employed at Saint Ambrose for just as long. I am the 7^th grade homeroom teacher, and teach Literature and Language Arts to all the middle school classes.

Literature is my passion – I love to read and write. I believe words are the most powerful tools we have, and I plan on teaching my students how to use them properly. Anyone who knows me (including my kids) knows that I’m also crazy about grammar. I tell my students all the time that grammar takes guts, and I expect a lot of them when it comes to speaking and writing properly. I encourage creativity through various projects, and my two favorite things about the school year are the 6th grade Greek Festival and the 7th grade trip to Gettysburg.

Lastly, I’m a huge sports fan. I expect all my students to cheer for Penn State, the Steelers, and (of course) the CAPS!!

I am a native of Northern Virginia and a cradle-born Catholic. I attended Seton High School in Manassas and graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and History. I am currently discerning the priesthood with the Diocese of Arlington. When I am not teaching, I enjoy training my puppy, going on hikes, camping and spending time with my family and friends. I am overjoyed and excited to have been welcomed into this vibrant and close-knit St. Ambrose Family. Thank you for having me! 

My name is An Cao (pronounced “Awn” and “Cal” like Cal Ripken). I’m known to students as Mr. An. In Vietnamese, the full name means “highly graced”. I grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and spent lots of summers in Orville, Ohio where my best memories were playing pickup basketball games, fishing, camping, and building tree houses.

I earned a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University of America. My career path has been in Engineering Consulting, Medical Research, and Healthcare Technologies for the past 20 years. I love solving problems with innovation by applying science and technology to better serve and enrich humanity. I am joyfully married and consider being a dad to be my greatest promotion. My passion is teaching, mentoring, and being a life coach to young people. I love to read about strange things, watch super hero movies, and play street basketball.

My mantra over the years has been “Every day is a bonus”. This stems from being grateful to breathe, laughing, eating, smiling, and simply being the better version of yourself each day. At the end of the day, I will have hoped I learned something new and offered my work as a gift to others no matter how little. “Do little things with great love” – St. Mother Teresa

Kathy holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Delaware and an MS in Operations Research from the George Washington University.  She worked for 20 years as an Energy Analyst and has been in teaching for 15 years.  Kathy taught at Westwood Career College for 10 years and has been in Fairfax County Public Schools for 5 years teaching middle and high school students.

Kathy lives in Fairfax with her husband, Jim.  Their son, Jason, is a student at George Mason University and their daughter, Journalda, is a senior at Woodson High School.   Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, 2 cats, traveling, and playing handbells.   Kathy looks forward to teaching mathematics in a faith-based environment.

After graduating from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, I taught algebra to students from 7th-12th grade at Lincoln International Academy in Managua, Nicaragua. Upon returning to the states, I accepted a physical education teaching position at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Annandale and taught there until I left to start a family,  11 years later.

When my children were older, I returned to teaching and feel very blessed to be a part of the St. Ambrose community and look forward to having a fun-filled year teaching your children.