Barber Middle School Blog

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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Ms. Bush

Ms. Allison Bush is the 7B Science Teacher. She has been teaching for over 13 years (2ND year at Barber Middle). Ms. Bush’s professional experience encompasses Early Childhood through Adult Education. Amongst her accomplishments, she has achieved her B.S. and M.S. Degrees from Florida State Universities. Ms. Bush is passionate about serving as an educator and youth advocate. She has two children and enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with them. Ms. Bush looks forward to empowering all children, partnering with all parents and the community. Best wishes.

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Ms. Cellini

Hello, my name is Dianne Cellini and I teach 8th grade science at Barber Middle School. Eight years ago, I began my career as a 7th grade math teacher and in 2005 took advantage of an opportunity to teach 8th grade science. Science is so much fun and I am thrilled to have made the change. Here's a little info about my education and teaching experience: I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in fashion merchandising; I also graduated summa cum laude from Kennesaw State University with a degree in middle grades education with concentrations in math and science. I began teaching math at Moses Middle School, moved to Awtrey and then came to Barber. What a beautiful school and what incredible people to work for and to work with, and what great students to see everyday. And now a little info about my family: I have three sons. My oldest, Jim, is 25; he graduated with honors from Georgia Tech and is now in his last year of veterinary school at UGA. My middle son, Michael, is 23 and graduated this year from UGA with a degree in real estate. While at UGA, he was a scholarship athlete for the UGA swim team. My youngest son, Tommy, is 20 and is a sophomore at UGA, majoring in biology. As you can tell I am a very proud mom. That's all I've got for now-I am looking forward to a great year with my students at Barber Middle School! Go Dawgs!

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Ms. Johnson

Welcome to Seventh Grade! I am excited to be teaching our children Life Science this year! I have 22 years experience in education. As a classroom teacher I have taught students from 4th grade through adult. As a media specialist I have served students from Pre-Kindergarten through high school. This will be my fourth year at Barber. I enjoy reading; keeping up with my family by phone, visits, and email; and finding new materials for class. I look forward to a wonderful year with our children.

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Ms. Morrison

Mrs. Jennifer Morrison is a 6th grade science teacher at Barber. She is beginning her 11th year of teaching this year. Mrs. Morrison is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Secondary Science Education. She received her Master's degree in the same field from the University of West Georgia in 2005. Mrs. Morrison is a huge University of Georgia football fan and enjoys watching and playing many sports. GO DAWGS! 6th GRADE ROCKS!

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Ms. Mull

Ms. Mull is a 6th & 8th grade science teacher here at Barber Middle School. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Tuskegee University and her Master's of Education degree in Secondary Science at Auburn University. WAR EAGLE! This is Ms. Mull's 6.5 year teaching middle school, with the last 4 being here at Barber. Ms. Mull is originally from Chicago, but fell in love with the southern weather, and has no intentions of returning. Ms. Mull is the mother of a 4th grader and a 1 year old. She enjoys traveling, sleeping in, spending time with family and friends, and catching the latest shows when not grading papers. She is looking forward to a great year with 6th and 8th grade!

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Ms. Rains

I have a passion for learning and hope that it is contagious in our classroom! I love to interact with other people, be outside enjoying nature and sports, read current events and historical fiction, and travel... so teaching Reading and World Studies is a perfect fit for me. I believe that every learner can be a shining S.T.A.R. What does that mean? S.T.A.R. is an acronym for Scholar, Thinker, Achiever, and Risk-taker. Just ask my husband and three children whom I also challenge to be S.T.A.R.'s! A goal I have set for myself is to visit as many countries in the continents I teach as I can. I still have a long way to go to reach my goal but it is fun to look forward. I hope to give students an engaging, real world, and thought-provoking classroom where our goal is to be S.T.A.R.'s!

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Ms. Sanford

Betsy Sanford is a 7th Grade Life Science and 8th Grade Physical Science teacher at Barber Middle School, Cobb County School District, Acworth, Georgia. She has been in the field of education for ten years. Mrs. Sanford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama as well as a Master of Science in Instructional Technology from the University of Southern Mississippi. In addition, she is a Teacher Support Specialist and maintains the Gifted Endorsement. She is certified in the areas of preschool through eighth grade in science, social studies, math, and language arts. She is a participant in the Georgia Math Science Education Partnership sponsored by Kennesaw State University and Cobb County School District. Mrs. Sanford is excited to be working with the wonderful faculty and students at our school and is looking forward to a great new year!

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Ms. Talley

Ms. Courtney Talley has been teaching at Barber Middle School for four years. She currently teaches 6th grade Earth Science. This is Ms. Talley's 5th year teaching overall. Before coming to Barber Middle School, she taught 6th grade science at Awtrey Middle School. Ms. Talley is a graduate from North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, GA. There she received her Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education. She then went on to complete her masters at Troy University in Instructional Technology in 2008. She is looking forward to this new and wonderful year.

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