Michael McGee is the quintessential role model for today's youth with his solid accomplishments, unwavering determination and positive spirit. The owner of a horse training farm, an agricultural teacher and an advisor for the Future Farmers of America, this Broken Bow, Okla. resident has always had an affinity for education. He held the prestigious honor of graduating as high school valedictorian and put himself through college via scholarships and hard work.

A sterling example of the American Dream, McGee purchased his own home and a 41-acre farm when he was only 23. He credits his early achievements in life to being a normal guy with a dream and good, old-fashioned hard work, saying, "my motto is to put 110 percent into everything, no matter the task at hand."

Now 25, McGee's greatest passion is his students, inspiring them to follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Teaching over 200 eager minds, McGee provides his students with guidance both in and out of the classroom, serving as not only a teacher, but a mentor they can turn to, whether school related or personal.

McGee's greatest inspiration and the individual who taught him to follow his own dreams is his younger brother Aaron. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of five, Aaron always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face. McGee feels Aaron's unrelenting optimism and bravery brought their family closer together, teaching them that life is what you make of it.

In addition to teaching, which includes nights and weekends, McGee also owns a horse-training business and is an active member of the community, donating his time to local road cleanups and volunteer opportunities.

In the future, McGee plans to continue teaching and hopes to one day have a family.

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