Teacher

NAME: Mary Bush (M.B.) Ginn

SCHOOL: Walt Disney Magnet School

CLASS: Fourth Grade: Pod 200

SCHOOL PHONE: 773-534-5840


Greetings From Mrs. Ginn

Hello! My name is Mrs. Ginn and I have been teaching at Walt Disney Magnet School since 1996.  I did 
my student teaching in Pod 100 and never left!  I have taught drama in the CAC, first, fifth and fourth 
grades.  Some people at school know me as Ms. Port and some call me Mrs. Port-Ginn.  My name has 
changed a few times since I first arrived!

When I am not at school, I love to spend time with my family. I live with my husband, daughter (11), 
son (3), cat (?) ,dog (3) and hamster ( ?).  We are a pretty busy bunch!  Some of my interests include 
hiking, kayaking, traveling and cooking.  I love to be in the mountains, or near the water. Like most 
teachers, I really enjoy reading a good book!  

I love Chicago, but I  have lived in five different states!  I was born in New York City and have lived in 
New Jersey, Minnesota, Ohio and California.  I even lived in Canada for one year!  Maybe this is why I 
like to travel and explore new places.

After high school, I left home to attend a small liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio called Denison 
University.  I later received my Masters in Education at Loyola University Chicago.

I love teaching, because I love learning!!  I hope that you are ready to work hard and learn with me 
this year!