Mr. John Compton

People often describe the Providence Day community as a 'family'. It is a school that is full of wonderful people who care deeply about all of those around them. This statement takes on further meaning for me. Providence Day was my home for most of the most formative years of my life. As both the son of a faculty member (first grade teacher Joanne Compton) and a 'Lifer', I was more or less raised here. I started here in TK and graduated from PD in 2004, and I can attribute many of my interests today to my time at Providence Day as a student. I did my undergraduate work in History at Wake Forest University, then continued my education at Wake and earned my MAEd in Secondary Social Studies Education. In addition to my love of history, I was also able to pursue my passion for running as I had the opportunity to run track and cross country at Wake Forest. I graduated from the Masters program in the summer of 2009 and moved back to Charlotte to begin my teaching career. I started off teaching Civics, Comparative Government, and History of the 1960s, but have since transitioned into a more Global role as I continue to teach Global Civics and Comparative Government, but have also added Global Issues: East and Southeast Asia and Global Issues: Middle East and North Africa to my repertoire. In addition to teaching, I also advise the Key Club and the Frisbee Club, and I have served on the Honor Council since 2010. I also serve as the Asst. Junior Class Dean. In the fall I work with the varsity cross-country team along with my former coach Ben Hovis, and in the spring I work with the middle school boys track team along with my former coach Bill Gallagher. I recently earned my Global Educator's Certificate. This has allowed me to pursue my love of traveling. In the past few years I have traveled to China, Cambodia, and Germany through PDS. When I'm not at school, you can most often find me on the trails or on the roads continuing my love of running. Some parts of the year its simply for fun and fitness, other times I train harder to gear up for a big race. I also love to travel, read, and spend time with friends. Providence Day helped me to become the individual that I am today, and I am honored to be back here as an educator.