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Barb Cooper, Principal

Passed: August 30, 2009

May She Rest in Peace

Interview with the Principal

How long have you been principal ?
Answer:  9 wonderful years

What did you do before coming a principal?
Answer:  I taught at Corpus Christi for 16 years.  Corpus Christi and St. Lads joined together and I taught there for 4 more years.  I came to Christ the King in 1993 where I taught 3rd and 5th grades for 6 years.  In 1999 I was the 6th grade teacher, librarian and Dean of Students.  In 2000 I became principal of Christ the King School.  As the fifth year of All Saints Academy, I am in my 5th year here.  I am in my 10th year as a building principal.

What do you enjoy about being a principal?
Answer:  I love the students and being around them each day.  It is still wonderful even if they come to me when they're in trouble. 

What do you choose to work in a Catholic School?
I went to a catholic school in grades K-8.  I then went on to a catholic college where I received both my undergraduate and graduate degrees.  As you see, God has been part of my learning career so I wanted to pass that on to the people I work with.  I couldn't imagine working in a place where I couldn't share my faith or share what I've learned as I grew up.

Where is your home parish?
Answer:  I am a member of Christ the King Church.  You'll see me there every week where I am also a Eucharistic Minister.

Do you have any children?
I have three wonderful sons;
Josh who is 31  
Zac who is 27
Jacob who is 24

Anything else you'd like to tell us?
Answer:  I wish there were more parents to adopt a kid so we could open our doors to more kids who want a catholic education. 

I work with the best staff at All Saints Academy.  These teachers really do care about the kids and want the best for them.

I love being part of this school.  I love when kids and parents come to you and thank you for the small things you do.  Having Christ in the classroom  really works.

I got married in the summer of 2006 so I have a new name. I am now Mrs. Barbara Cooper!