About Dr. Patience

Dr. Patience began serving as principal at Porter Ridge Middle in 2015. He had been an assistant principal at Porter Ridge for several years before accepting the principalship. Prior to joining the Porter Ridge Community, he worked two years each as an assistant principal at Monroe and Weddington High.  Dr. Patience started his educational career as a math teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools before being selected as a North Carolina Principal Fellow and transitioning into school administration. Dr. Patience was nominated for UCPS Assistant Principal of the Year three times in the past few years and received the award in 2014-2015. 

Dr. Patience believes his primary responsibilities are keeping children safe and nurturing their academic, social, and behavioral growth.  Dr. Patience is married and his wife is a third-grade teacher in Charlotte.   When not working with the Porter Ridge community, he enjoys traveling with his wife, reading, and watching his favorite sports including hockey, baseball, and football.

Contact Dr. Patience

• Phone: 704-225-7555
• Email: brian.patience@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Mr. McGee

Mr. McGee is a native of Union County and started working with Union County Public Schools in 1999. He comes to Porter Ridge Middle School from Marvin Ridge High, where he was assistant principal for four years. He spent most of my time at Parkwood High, where he was a physical education teacher and head coach for men’s basketball for 18 years. 

 Mr. McGee completed his bachelor's degree in Sport Management at Winston Salem State University and a master's degree in School Administration at Wingate University. He is married to his lovely wife Shfanta and they have three wonderful children Kharis, Bailey, and Malia. 

 In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, ministry work, watching sports, singing, cooking, and playing golf.

• Phone: 704-225-7555
• Email: Jamal.McGee@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Mr. Hurst

Prior to his current role, Mr. Hurst fulfilled the role of principal and assistant principal of Shiloh Valley Elementary School. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Wingate University. 

As a Union County graduate himself, Mr. Hurst is excited to be in this position and elated to bring his skills as an educational leader to the school. He is looking forward to working with you as a partner in education to ensure your child’s success.

His wife, two beautiful daughters, and two dogs keep his life entertaining when he is at home.

Contact Mr. Hurst

• Phone: 704-225-7555
• Email: cole.hurst@ucps.k12.nc.us

About Ms. Hart

Ms. Hart is excited to be returning to the Porter Ridge family as the Assistant Principal for 6th grade! From 2013 to 2020, Ms. Hart worked as a 7th grade English/Language Arts teacher at Porter Ridge Middle. For the past three years, she has served as a Culture Coach for Parkwood Middle and High. She earned her undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey and is currently pursuing a Master’s in School Administration from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. She’s a passionate advocate for students and teachers, and believes that every child can reach academic and social success when provided with the proper support!

Contact Ms. Hart

• Phone: 704-225-7555
• Email: corrine.hart@ucps.k12.nc.us