2001 Arizona Teacher of the Year
Mr. Mulcahy is an agricultural teacher at Peoria High School in Peoria, Arizona. He has been teaching for twenty-two years and teaches grades nine to twelve.

What are your beliefs about teaching?
"Kids First!"

How are your beliefs incorporated in your teaching style?
"My kids run the school. We use student managers for everything."

What is your greatest teaching accomplishment?
"My greatest accomplishment is helping kids with little hope become successful."

What's the most critical issue facing educators today and what do you think can be done to resolve this issue?
"The most critical issue for educators today is making a connection between school and life. This issue could be resolved by providing more career and technical education opportunities."

Inspirational thought:
"In all we do, in every decision we make – kids first!"