Barbara+Sulfridge



Barbara Sulfridge teaches Title I classes at Garden Valley Elementary School in Garden Valley, Idaho. She was born and raised in Salem, Oregon, where her father was a hydrolic engineer and here mother was a registered nurse. She was the oldest of three children. Her two younger brothers were Don and Paul. Barbara was educated in Oregon and Idaho, graduated from Capital High School in Boise, Idaho. She always wanted to be a teacher and after raising a family she completed her education at Boise State University. Barbara's grandmother was named Helen Keller so she has always liked a quote by the more known Helen Keller, "Life is one big adventure, or it's nothing at all." When not teaching she loves the outdoors, especially hiking, and teaches water aerobics in a hot springs pool. She is also an avid reader.

Barbara loves working with Title I students and is always thrilled to see them succeed. She places a high value on each student's success in his or her education. She developed a program at her school called "Starlight Dining." Each teacher nominates two students from his or her class to attend a very nice dinner on the stage at the school, where they eat with the principal and teachers. Every student gets this privilege during the year, where they are recognized and valued as students.

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