John Barber - Principal

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John Barber

John Barber became principal of Lake Gibson Middle School at the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year.  Mr. Barber has a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Nova University and a Bachelors degree in Psychology. He is certified in Ed Leadership in all levels, Emotional Handicap K-12, Math 5-9, Psychology 6-12, and school Principal, all levels. He has also served as Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Administration for 10 years. His past experience has been as a special ed, math, and computer teacher at Kathleen Middle School as well as assistant principal at Southwest Middle and Lake Gibson Middle.

"The Mission of Polk County Public Schools is to ensure rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement for our students."