My name is Mrs. Barksdale and I am excited to partner with you as we explore a fabulous year in 5th grade through Wake County's Virtual Academy!
I am originally from Sarasota, Florida. I relocated to North Carolina in 1999 with my husband and our sons. In 2004, I helped to open Turner Creek and have been an educator in the Apex/Cary community for the past twenty years. I received my Bachelors in Education from the University of South Florida (Tampa) and a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). I am a National Board Certified teacher and have taught Kindergarten, First, Fourth, and Fifth Grades for the past thirty-three years. When I am not in the classroom or enhancing my own learning, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my wonderful husband, our adult sons when possible, and spoiling our three adorable grands (A’Nyla, Amir, & Amari).
My goal, as your teacher is to continue to offer a nurturing and stimulating environment so that you may grow to your fullest potential. Providing an atmosphere that offers a variety of interactive experiences will allow you to blossom and become actively engaged in your own learning.
A healthy learning experience is built through cooperative effortS among parents, students, and teachers and more than ever, ongoing two-way communication between home and school will be the key to your success. With our partnership this year during and after virtual activities, we can look forward to a productive, creative, and enjoyable 5th Grade year together!
I am excited to meet you!
Mrs. Barksdale
I am originally from Sarasota, Florida. I relocated to North Carolina in 1999 with my husband and our sons. In 2004, I helped to open Turner Creek and have been an educator in the Apex/Cary community for the past twenty years. I received my Bachelors in Education from the University of South Florida (Tampa) and a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). I am a National Board Certified teacher and have taught Kindergarten, First, Fourth, and Fifth Grades for the past thirty-three years. When I am not in the classroom or enhancing my own learning, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my wonderful husband, our adult sons when possible, and spoiling our three adorable grands (A’Nyla, Amir, & Amari).
My goal, as your teacher is to continue to offer a nurturing and stimulating environment so that you may grow to your fullest potential. Providing an atmosphere that offers a variety of interactive experiences will allow you to blossom and become actively engaged in your own learning.
A healthy learning experience is built through cooperative effortS among parents, students, and teachers and more than ever, ongoing two-way communication between home and school will be the key to your success. With our partnership this year during and after virtual activities, we can look forward to a productive, creative, and enjoyable 5th Grade year together!
I am excited to meet you!
Mrs. Barksdale