Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Teacher of the Year 2026
Teacher of the Year 2008
Teacher

Brittney Barnhardt

China Grove

Summary

Dedicated educator with a focus on classroom management, student engagement, and relationship building. Proven ability to create dynamic lesson plans that foster critical thinking and collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Rowan Salisbury Schools
Salisbury, NC
08.2004 - Current
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered positive classroom environments that promoted student collaboration and participation.
  • Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and inform instructional strategies.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
  • Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.

Education

M.Ed - Administration in Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Philosophy

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
05.2002

Teaching Certificate Lateral Entry - History/Education

University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Team building
  • Student rapport
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement

Accomplishments

Voted on by peers

Timeline

Teacher

Rowan Salisbury Schools
08.2004 - Current

M.Ed - Administration in Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Religion And Philosophy

Catawba College

Teaching Certificate Lateral Entry - History/Education

University of Charlotte

Teacher of the Year 2026

Voted by peers 

Teacher of the Year 2008

Teacher of the Year at China Grove Middle School

Brittney Barnhardt