Teacher Belief:
I believe my purpose in teaching is to help students be successful not only in their academic pursuits while in school but also to equip them with the tools that will lead to  successes in other areas of their lives for today and for tomorrow. ~ Mrs. Barnes

Education:
High School
*  Magnet Cove High School-Malvern, AR
*  Bachelor Degree
    - BSE - Bachelor of Science in Education -
      Henderson St. University-Arkadelphia, AR
* Graduate Work
    - Henderson St. University - Arkadelphia, AR
    - East Texas State University - Commerce, TX
*  Teaching Certificates
    - Texas: Elem. Ed.; Social Studies; Special
       Education
    - Arkansas: Elem. Ed.; Social Studies;         
      Science

Professional History:
* 1990 - Present
   -Everett Elem., NLISD- Special Education
   -Higgins Elem., NLISD - Special Education
   -Everett Elem., NLISD - 5th Grade
* 1986 - 1990
   - Magnet Cove Elem. - 5th & 6th Grade
     Science and 5th Grade Social Studies