My name is Barbara Whitaker and I am celebrating my 25th year of teaching this year. Over 15 in Wake County alone!
I began my career as a music therapist, spending countless hours teaching and creating music with clients and students. Born and raised in NYC, I graduated from the State University of NY at New Paltz and married Drew, my college sweetheart, that same year. We have two adult daughters; Kelley, an oncology research specialist at INC Research here in Raleigh, NC and Natalie, a Junior/Senior studying Anthropology at The University of Central Florida. She also works for the Disney Corporation in Orlando, Florida. If you are visiting the Magic Kingdom go and say hello to her on the Mine Train!
I am licensed to teach math and language arts in the middle school as well as special education K-12. I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Special Education and this is my fourth year at Mills Park Middle School.
In my spare time I travel with my husband and extended family. Our boat, Hakuna Matata, can be found in the waters in and around Carolina Beach. Every Friday, if you see me leaving with a smile on my face, you can bet I am heading there!