William McGinnis, Program Director

My name is William McGinnis, and I am the Program Director for the Believe It Foundation. I graduated from Texas Lutheran University in Seguin and began my education career in Seguin ISD. Shortly after, I moved to Harlandale ISD, where I spent four years as a Life Skills teacher, followed by a promotion to Adaptive Physical Education teacher. During my ten years with Harlandale ISD, I was honored to receive the Teacher of the Year award from the Down Syndrome Society, which was published in an Adapted PE Journal. I also invented a sensory cart to assist autistic students. I developed several district-wide initiatives, including Partners in PE, which helped establish the largest competing unified teams to promote inclusion through sports. Since joining the Believe It Foundation, I have taken pride in our growth, expanding our reach from three to twenty-one districts. It has been a blessing to spread inclusion opportunities throughout the San Antonio area, and it warms my heart to see students’ faces light up when they participate in various activities or ride a bike for the first time.

Robby Pierce, Bike Liason

With 28 years in education, Robby Pierce has held roles as a teacher, coordinator, and director at Lytle ISD. He earned a Bachelor’s from Angelo State University in 1996 and a Master’s in Administration from Sul Ross State University in 2007. Now joining the Believe It Foundation, Robby is eager to use his experience to create inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities, ensuring they can participate in activities otherwise inaccessible to them. He's committed to making a positive impact on their lives.

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