Hi from Mrs. Barker. 
I love teaching physical education to the middle school girls at Unis.
GO AVIATORS!
I grew up in a small town in northwest Indiana, graduated from Indiana University, and went back to my hometown of LaPorte to teach and coach. I was there for 8 years before I moved to Roanoke, Virginia in ’96. I taught and coached there for two years before I made my move to Canton. I taught in Redford for two years until I had my son Reed in 2000. It was nice staying home with him that first year, but I was extremely pleased when I got the call to teach physical education at Woodworth Middle in 2001. I taught there one year, then moved to Maples Elementary for 8 years. When I was at Maples, I earned my Master’s Degree in Health Education at Wayne State. I got the “itch” to teach the middle school kid and transferred back to Woodworth-then to Stout Middle. I have been calling Unis Middle School my home since then.
I stay pretty busy after school, too. Reed and I moved to Wyandotte in 2017. I enjoy running all over my quaint town, reading on my front porch, and taking care of my pets. I have a dog Credo and a cat Graydee. Reed attends Grand Valley State University in Allendale and Grand Rapids, MI. He is studying engineering and making me very proud.
My favorite sports to play include volleyball and softball. I run in 10 Ks and 1/2 marathons as well. I completed one marathon a few years ago, but the shorter races are more my forte. My favorite sports to watch include Indiana University football games, IU college basketball, and TIGERS baseball.
Please feel free to email me (barkerk@dearbornschools.org) with any questions or concerns you may have or call the office: (313)827-1700. Mrs. Rammal knows where to find me!
Breast Cancer Awareness!
Ms. Wilkie and I enjoying the Michigan State/Indiana football game.
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- Reed’s letter race at the Wayne County Championships
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- Reed at the start of the KLAA Championships.
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- Reed PR’d this day!
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- Reed and I in a sea of green.
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- Credo and Mr. Whiskers
Credo in Mommy’s office
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- Reed’s finish in Detroit
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- Reed and Mr. Barker
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- Mother’s Day gift to me
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- Credo
hi Mrs.Barker this is Maysaa from 6th hour i have subscribed to your blog
Great! Extra credit is granted!
hi mrs barker this zahraa from your 4th hour last year
and i have also read your autobiography and i think it is really intresting.
Well, cool! What is your favorite sport?
My favorite sport is volleyball but I suck at it
That is funny, Maysaa! Don’t worry! You have one of the greatest gym teachers in the world!
Hi Mrs.Barker I am Marianne from ur 6th hour I have subscribed to ur blog
Hi, Marianne! Welcome!
Ofcourse mrs. Barker, you are the best gym teacher. No one can ever replace you.
Maysaa-you aren’t so bad yourself! 🙂
Ofcourse I have an awesome gym teacher because it is you and you will never be replaced.
Oops said it twice
You made my day, Miss Maysaa!
I am glad I did!!!!!!
Indiana had lost to MichiganState 56 to 17. We won by 39 points.
–sad face–
🙁
hi mrs barker its my zeinab alnasir im in your 7th hour A day my dad and I subscribed to your blog
Yippee! I will be working on getting you awarded EC!
ok thanks
Hi Mrs.Barker! Its Israa from 5th hour I just subscribed to you on my email! 🙂
Hi Mrs.Barker! Its Israa from 5th Hour and I just subscribed to you on my email! 🙂
Hi, Israa! Thank you so much!!!
10-4, Good Buddy!
Hey Mrs. Barker, I subscribed to your blog:)
Thanks, Mariam!
Okee dokee!
Hi Mrs.Barker it’s Hind Saleh from 5th hour and I subscribed to your blog.
Hi Mrs. Barker this is Marianne from ur 6th hour. I needed to tell u that I lost the paper for Heath class, and my mom does not want me to take Heath class. So I just wanted to tell this just to let u know. Also this is my moms email I am emailing u from.
Thank you, Marianne
Okay-I will give you a new one in class. Meet us in the Orange Planning Room and I’ll tell you where to go.
hey mrs.barker its me alaa from 7th hour and i subcribed to your iblog
Hi Mrs.Barker this is Selena I subscribed to your blog my email is tawilselena@yahoo.com my mom also did hers is baydounabeer@yahoo.com thank you!??
Hi Mrs. Barker its Danya from your 4th hour I subscribed to your blog my email id danya_aljebory@yahoo.com
hi mrs. barker iam in your 3rd hour halah barjas I have sucribed to your blog.
Hi Mrs barker I subscribed to you blog a week ago but I don’t think I saw it.
It’s Yasmeen from your 5th hour
hi mrs.barker its lauren from your 2nd hour i was absent one day and you put me down as 0 points i was wondering how that works and if you put it as not graded
Lauren-when you are absent I do not give you any points and I do not take any away. So, in other words: it’s a wash.
Enjoy your summer!!!!!
Hey Mrs. Barker it’s maysaa from ur second grade class….u said ud give 10 extra points to me, battalion, and doha for folding the clothes and I didn’t c any change in my grade. I’m really worried cuz ur the only one holding me back from getting a 4.0 on my 6th card marking, please..
….I didn’t know how else to contact u ?
I added your 10 extra points. I am so glad you reminded me. Sorry for the scare!
Hi Mrs. Barker sorry that i have not been in touch with you but i really miss and i wish i could just give you a hug but i can’t. If you’re wondering if i do anything that contains gym well i do, I go outside 4 days a week or something like that. I’ve been really busy doing homework that i completely forgot about PE. I really really miss you and my other teachers but i loved you’re adorable smile and laugh.❤❤
Hi, Nora! So good to hear from you. I understand about your core subjects! Please stay on top of those, for sure! But, will you please email me the dates and times of your outdoor activities? This is imperative for your physical health, of course, but also your MENTAL health! Thanks for making my day talking about my smile and laugh…it made me smile and laugh!