Scott McGilvray (January 20, 1966 – March 21, 2017) was an American educator and politician. Born in

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, McGilvray went to Concord High School and

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. He received his bachelor's degree in human and health services and his teacher's certificate from

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. McGilvray lived with his wife and family in

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. He taught social studies and was the football coach at Manchester Memorial High School in

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. He was also the president of the New Hampshire National Education Association. He served in the

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for the 16th district in 2017 until his death. McGilvray was a

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. McGilvray died in

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after a brief illness.

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1966 births 2017 deaths Politicians from Concord, New Hampshire People from Hooksett, New Hampshire Fitchburg State University alumni Franklin Pierce University alumni Educators from New Hampshire Democratic Party New Hampshire state senators 21st-century members of the New Hampshire General Court {{NewHampshire-NHSenate-stub