Rich Magee
Engineering
✉︎ rmagee@millerschool.org
☏ 434-823-4805

BS in Civil Engineering, University of Florida
MA in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Central Florida
Graduate studies in Civil Engineering, University of Central Florida

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Rich Magee was able to stand in his front yard to view launches from Kennedy Space Center for his whole life. This piqued his interest in technology – and in high school he realized that he loved math and physical science so engineering was a natural fit. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering Mr. Magee worked in several engineering design firms and gained great experience as a licensed professional engineer.

After transitioning from engineering to full-time teaching, he has spent years teaching in a variety of classrooms including a traditional computer lab, mathematics, and STEM/engineering (Project Lead the Way). Most recently he served as the technology director at a private, independent school in downtown Orlando. He is certified in teaching Engineering and Technology Education, and Mathematics. He has also participated in the software development team for software that helps to measure the amount of pollution in stormwater runoff – to ultimately minimize nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) from flowing further downstream and causing eutrophication of lakes and rivers.

Rich is excited about helping many Miller School students experience the wide range of creative disciplines within engineering. Not every student may go on to a lifelong engineering career, but they can see how our modern society benefits from science, technology, and engineering every day. When he’s not in the classroom, he enjoys woodworking, particularly making household furniture and a lot of picture frames. He also enjoys cooking which fits well with his enjoyment of eating. Finally, he really enjoys listening to progressive rock music of the 1970’s.

Mr. Magee is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.