Mary Jo Barbeau - 2nd grade

(Last updated: November 2006)

How long have you worked at Douglass?
I started working at Douglass in 1995 when my son was 5. He ended up being in my first class here.

What are your education credentials?
I first began teaching when I lived in Japan where I taught English. After graduating high school in Asia, I returned to the U.S. for college and majored in Special Education and taught in the Boulder Valley School District until our first child was born. A few more "years and children" later, I returned to teaching and worked in my own school, a private school and other Boulder Valley Schools. I added on a few more degrees and finally had the privilege of landing in Douglass. I have also taught pre-school through high school, multi-level classes, regular and special education.

What do you most enjoy about teaching?
I consider working at Douglass a true honor and I am glad to be part of the team.

What's your favorite thing to do outside of school?
Spending time with my family, swimming, hiking and visiting with close friends. Traveling is a popular interest in our family and we have done extensive trips the past years including Europe and Asia.

Will you tell us about your family?
I have three children, Danielle, Christina and Marc. My husband, Roger, often makes appearances at school to help with some projects.

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