All about me!
My name is Deb Barnett and I will be your child's mathematics teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. This is my 3rd year teaching at Kennedy. I have been an educator for 22 years; 2 years in Texas, 5 years in Detroit Public, and 15 years with Lake Shore. At Lake Shore I have served many roles - the Math and English Arts consultant for K-12, 1st grade teacher and 3rd grade teacher. Also I have served as the School Improvement Chairperson for 4 years at Rodgers Elementary where I transferred from. My Bachelors degree is from the university that has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for Teacher Education for 19 consecutive years, according to the U.S. News & World Report - Michigan State University. In addition I have my Masters degree from the University of Michigan.
I have been married for 19 years and have three sons. My oldest son, Marcus, graduated from Lake Shore in 2013 and is attending the University of Detroit Mercy. He also is playing soccer for UDM. Zack, my middle son, graduated from Lake Shore in 2014 and is attending Oakland University. Finally my youngest son, Evan, is a 10th grader at Lake Shore Public Schools. He is on the JV Football Team and sings for the Lake Shore Choir. As you can see we are a very active family. In addition - I have several sons who are from China. We have hosted students since 2010 and they have become a part of our family permanently.
I enjoy being outdoors, camping, walking, boating, etc. Our family vacations normally in Myrtle Beach where we have para sailed and taken a ski-do tour in the ocean with the dolphins! My partner in crime at school is Xu Laoshi - the Mandarin teacher. We do a lot of things inside and outside of school together - as well as she is a fellow SPARTAN. GO GREEN, GO WHITE!
I am so excited for the opportunity to work with your son or daughter and be a part of their educational experience. I am sure it will be a year to remember!
I have been married for 19 years and have three sons. My oldest son, Marcus, graduated from Lake Shore in 2013 and is attending the University of Detroit Mercy. He also is playing soccer for UDM. Zack, my middle son, graduated from Lake Shore in 2014 and is attending Oakland University. Finally my youngest son, Evan, is a 10th grader at Lake Shore Public Schools. He is on the JV Football Team and sings for the Lake Shore Choir. As you can see we are a very active family. In addition - I have several sons who are from China. We have hosted students since 2010 and they have become a part of our family permanently.
I enjoy being outdoors, camping, walking, boating, etc. Our family vacations normally in Myrtle Beach where we have para sailed and taken a ski-do tour in the ocean with the dolphins! My partner in crime at school is Xu Laoshi - the Mandarin teacher. We do a lot of things inside and outside of school together - as well as she is a fellow SPARTAN. GO GREEN, GO WHITE!
I am so excited for the opportunity to work with your son or daughter and be a part of their educational experience. I am sure it will be a year to remember!