Meet Mr. DeShannon Morris

Mr. DeShannon Morris
Middle School Physical Education Teacher and Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach
Shaw University, B.S. Religion/Philosophy Shaw University; ACSI Certified Teacher

What's your why? 
I joined GRACE in 2015 and I couldn't be more excited about the opportunity to serve in a loving community such as this! I teach Physical Education and Cross Training, and I am the Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach. I am passionate about building relationships and seeing people's lives transformed through the power of love.  I have spent the past 23 years coaching and mentoring young men in and around the Triangle through parks and recreation leagues, AAU teams, various camps, and other school-affiliated programs. I love to see the lives of young people impacted for the Kingdom of God through sports and other extra-curricular activities. I am happily married, and my wife and I are the proud parents of three children. My favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 3:20 - "Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that we could ask or think according to the power that works in us." I love this verse because I think it perfectly summarizes the amazing power of the Almighty God that we serve. Anyone who knows me well knows that my motto is "Don't worry about nothin'!" These words to live by are biblically based (Philippians 4:6), and I hope that they encourage and inspire all those who have heard them!