I have been employed with the Caldwell County School System for 19 years. This is my ninth year as an EC Teacher at SCHS. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree from Gardner Webb Univeristy, an Associate of Arts Degree from Caldwell Community College, and I attended Western Carolina University to complete classes for my teaching certificate. I am married to Jim Barnes, I have one son, Jake. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, working out, hiking and shopping. I also have three cats, Flash, Smokey and Soren.