Barber Middle School Blog

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. Davis

Hello, my name is Kathryn Davis. I think Math is awesome. I am a math teacher for team 7B. I taught math in Alabama and now Georgia. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University, Masters, and AA (+30 hrs.) from the University of Alabama. (You might think that I am a Roll Tide fan, but no, I am an Auburn War Eagle Fan!) One of my life's challenging adventures was being an Educator Astronaut Teacher. Experiencing NASA with hands on tasks and all the fun of being an astronaut for a short time. It made an important impact on my life. Everyone should try it. The relationship of math and science in our lives are unbelievable. My hobbies are painting, dancing, snow skiing, traveling, golf, and concerts. I have a daughter named Jennifer that graduated from Jacksonville State University and lives in California. I enjoy teaching and decorating the room to make you feel that math is important. I will make math challenging with a twist of fun for all. Come with a smile and open mind to do your best.

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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. Mercer

I almost don't see teaching as a job; it's more like a challenging hobby, one that I'm lucky enough to actually get paid to do. How fortunate am I! Very, in fact, and I'll tell you a little about myself so that you may fully understand why I feel so blessed, fortunate, and lucky (all synonyms, by the way, for my students). I was born and raised in Clearwater, Florida by a loving family full of support, Italian get-togethers (my family is Sicilian) and many furry pets. After finishing my graduate degree at the University of Florida several years ago, I decided that the heat of this southern state had been unbearable for far too long, and my husband and I made the short hike up to Kennesaw, Georgia. Now I know what some of you are thinking...Kennesaw's hot too! The difference, however, is that we actually have seasons here in Acworth and Kennesaw, a wonderful concept I had never known until coming up here. I am blessed with an amazing husband of six years who puts up with my many (and I mean MANY) idiosyncrasies and my beautiful daughter, Jaydin. I love teaching, because I love my students. They are not just daily visitors in my class; they are guests to whom I extend warmth and comfort to, wrapped in a blanket of knowledge and teachings that I only hope they can utilize and enjoy. I plan to continue teaching for many, many years, and to do so would only keep me feeling as blessed and fortunate as I do for the future to come.

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Ms. Pruett

Welcome to Seventh Grade Social Studies. My name is Ms. Pruett and I teach Social Studies on Team 7B. This is my second year at Barber Middle School and my fourth year teaching in Georgia. I previously taught 6th-8th grades in Alabama. I am is very excited to be back at Barber Middle School and look forward to another great year.

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Ms. Watts

Ms. Watts is the 7B Reading Teacher at Barber Middle School. She has taught in Louisiana for seven years and this is her fourth year at Barber. Ms. Watts has earned her Bachelor's degree, two Master's and a Specialist degree in Educational Technology. She worked with kids prior to starting her teaching career through New Orleans Summerbidge, and James Lewis Extension teacher training and after school program. She has a three-year-old little boy named, David. Ms. Watts loves all the kids that she teaches and can see potential in them even when they cannot. She looks forward to having another great year at Barber Middle School.

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