My name is Jane Barbour. This is my 15th year teaching at Washington GT Magnet Elementary School. This is my 14th year teaching second grade at Washington.
I received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. My teaching certifications include elementary education and grades K-8 Social studies and langauge arts. I am a National Board Certified Teacher. I serve as the Washington Elementary K-2 Science Representative and courtyard charter committee member |
Interests and hobbies |
My hobbies include gardening, beekeeping, sewing and traveling. I also especially enjoy cooking, entertaining and baking for family and friends.
Our family, including our dog Elsie , loves spending time on the water. |
History |
I was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where I attended Kirkwood High School. I am married to my high school sweetheart. We have three amazing children.
We moved to Raleigh in 1991 to be part of a family restaurant business. Our restaurant was is in City Market and we were lucky enough to find a wonderful nearby magnet school for our kids to attend. Allison, our oldest child started kindergarten at Washington Elementary in 1992 and Alexandria and Zachary followed along. We have many fond family memories from Washington and we continue to share friendships that started here as well. |