Barton Middle School principal appreciated for commitment to students

After coaching sports for years, Barton Middle School principal Teri Eubank chose to foster a positive learning environment for the children in her community.

Eubank is principal to more than 700 middle schoolers who look up to her as a leader and as someone they can trust. Parents and teachers know Eubank as a forgiving and understanding leader who looks at conflict as an opportunity for growth.

“As soon as I got here I sat the staff and teachers down and told them I wanted to teach the kids, but I also want to help them grow,” Eubank said. “If they do something wrong I want to see why and help them through it, we don’t just punish them and send them back and I think it’s better for them and parents see that, too.”