Barber Middle School Blog

Ms. Rosen

Alicia Rosen (formally Alicia Curtis) is one of three Health and Physical Education teachers at Barber. Ms. Rosen has been in education for twelve years, all in the Cobb County School District. This is Ms. Rosen’s fourth year at Barber. Ms. Rosen received her undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University and then furthered her education by obtaining her master’s and specialist degree in educational leadership at the University of West Georgia. Ms. Rosen plays tennis for several competitive leagues in the Atlanta area. Ms. Rosen attends First Baptist Church of Woodstock with her husband Dave and two stepchildren, Kyle and Hannah. Visit Ms. Rosen's blog Email Ms. Rosen

Ms. Smith

Jenna Smith is the Supply Teacher in Dance and Drama, currently filling in for Mrs. Tindall. She grew up in the Cobb County School District and attended Harrison High School, where she met her husband whom she just married this past summer. Dancing since a very young age, she attended Indiana University where she was a part of the school's prestigious ballet program. Upon graduating, Mrs. Smith danced professionally with the Charleston Ballet Theatre and has taught at several private dance studios. Most recently, she taught dance in the four different high schools within the Floyd County School System before coming to Barber this year. She is excited for the opportunity to share and learn with her students!

Mr. Ruiz

Mr. Ruiz is your new AVID teacher at Barber Middle School and is happy to return to Cobb County to teach after a year in another Georgia school district. He was born in San Antonio, Texas and moved to Georgia when he was 8 years old. A graduate of Harrison High School and Valdosta State Univeristy, Mr. Ruiz has learned that "Education is the path to the promise of America" and his desire is to share the joy of learning with each of his students and any young person that he may meet at Barber Middle School.
In his spare time Mr. Ruiz enjoys hiking, running, exercising the 2nd amendment, playing golf, tennis, NASCAR, working in his yard, and playing with his 2 dogs. He grew up playing baseball so Mr. Ruiz is naturally a Braves fan even when they're not winning their division. His iPod has all types of music that includes: Classical, country, classic rock, hard-core punk rock.
Just as he would like for his students to set goals for themselves; Mr. Ruiz has set a goal for himself this year... He will run his first half marathon (13.1 miles) in Nashville, Tennessee in the Spring of 2009. Be sure to ask him how his training is going!
Mr. Ruiz is happy to be back at Barber Middle School amongst a wonderful faculty/staff and an outstanding community in Acworth. 2008-2009 is going to be a GREAT school year!

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Ms. Campbell

Ashlynn Campbell
Mrs. Campbell is an Area Lead Teacher housed at Barber Middle School. She is one of fourteen ALTs who serve schools in Area 5. Mrs. Campbell is beginning her first year at Barber Middle school and her seventeenth year in education in Cobb County. She taught English for eight years at Lassiter High School and eight years at Kennesaw Mountain High School. She has a B.S. in English Education from The University of Georgia (GO DAWGS!) and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership with Technology Concentration from Kennesaw University. Mrs. Campbell has been married for sixteen years and has two sons who are eleven and seven. Mrs. Campbell enjoys spending time with her family, watching SEC football, reading, and playing tennis.

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Ms. Huggins

Summer Huggins earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Arkansas State University. She is new to Georgia and plans to make it her home. She is a seventh grade Co-Teacher. Throughout the years, Summer has worked in the social work and education fields specializing in diverse learning instruction and behavior management. When Summer is not working with students, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family.

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Mr. Kline

Mr. Kline graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of  Arts Degree.  He also has a Masters of Science Degree from Kutztown University. He has two years teaching experience at the college level for Penn State University Abington Campus.  Then in 2002, Mr. Kline moved to Georgia and has been co-teaching in the math content area for the past 6 years at the high school level.  He is looking forward to bringing his knowledge to Barber Middle School and helping young minds understand math.

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