About Me

Name:  Janet Marie Barry
Birthday: August 26
Hometown: Elmhurst, IL
Occupation: Teacher
Current District: 11
Previous District: 302
Ideal District: TBD…
Degree(s): Associate's in Science, Education; Bachelor's in Arts, English and Secondary Education; Currently Working on Master's in Educational Technology
Grade Levels Taught: 7, 8
Years Taught: 5
Grade Levels Able to Teach: 6-12
College Associations: Waubonsee Community College, Aurora University, Concordia University
Hobbies and Interests: Drawing; playing sports such as: soccer, volleyball, running, basketball; coaching; working out; planning lessons; reading; artistic projects; living a healthy and active lifestyle; comedy; dry humor
Other Facts: Smoothie Addict; Gluten-Free; Half-Marathon Runner; Cartoonist (working on it); Pinning Expert (Pinterest); Health Freak; TED-Talk Addict; Puppy Lover; Sushi Nut

My "nephew" and I, Rochester Hills, MI 2013

Italy, 2009

Written on my student's paper

Running the Half-Marathon, Chicago 2013

One of my drawings while working on the golf course in the summer...

I took this photo July 2013 while sailing on Lake Michigan.  That's my leg in the photo.

 Homemade Puppy Treats-- Right out of the Oven!

Soccer Star in the Making

 Willie hates Mondays, too...

My first Bear's Game, December 2013

Another drawing of mine at my third job, Health Track in Glen Ellyn

My handsome puppy, Willie.  I'm obsessed.

I met Chris Kattan after his stand-up.  He's short.