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My high school sweetheart, Sharon Grannis Barnett and I
were married
May 17, 1974
and we
live near Flemingsburg,
KY.
We have three daughters, Sarah, Michele and Melissa. Sarah is a
first grade teacher at Nicholas County Elementary.
Our twin daughters Michele and Melissa will be entering freshmen at
Morehead State University in the fall of 2005. We also have a
spoiled beagle named Copper. As a family we're active members
of the Elizaville Christian Church in
Elizaville,
KY.
My educational career started at
Fleming
County
Middle School
(renamed
Simons
Middle School
after Joe A. Simons) where I served as a middle school math teacher.
I then moved to the Central Office as Instructional Supervisor.
As instructional supervisor I was given the responsibility of overseeing
the instructional program K - 12. This
included professional development, testing, textbooks, certified evaluations,
and accreditation. In 1988 my family
and I moved to Bourbon
County
where I became assistant superintendent for the Bourbon County
Schools.
In 1990 we moved back to Fleming
County
after I accepted the job as Fleming County Schools' superintendent.
After serving for superintendent of Fleming
County, in 1995 I accepted the job as assistant superintendent
for the Rowan
County Schools. Then, in 2000, I accepted the job
as superintendent for the Bracken County Schools and worked there until
January 1, 2002.
My fulltime work with Morehead
State
University
began in January 2002 after completing 27+ years working in Kentucky's public schools.
As an assistant professor in the Instructional Leadership Program I teach
graduate students who are pursuing certification as a school principal, director
of pupil personnel, supervisor of instruction, or school superintendent.
Returning to the classroom has been a lot like going home. I find the
feedback and interaction I receive from students energizing and exciting.
I just hope I'm able to return the favor!
Interests
Family
Yard work
Promise Keepers
- This organization changed my life. There are meetings every summer that
you've got to experience to fully understand. You won't regret it.
Emmaus Walk - Do you want to
grow spiritually? Follow this link to get more information about the
Walk to Emmaus. I can
almost guarantee you'll grow and be challenged spiritually. It's terrific!!
Green
Bay Packers - The BEST team in the NFL!!!