Dr. Kristin (Kristi) Barker brings more than 34 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal, district administrator, and professor. She has served as Superintendent of Morgan Local Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Whitehall City Schools, leading strategic planning, curriculum development, and professional learning initiatives. Her background also includes leadership in student services, school finance, and diversity in education. She consults in the areas of athletics investigations, Title IX investigations, human resources, and special education.
Education:
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, May 2015
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Superintendent Licensure, March 2011
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Principal Licensure (Grades PK-6, 4-9, 5-12), June 2007
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.), June 1999
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.), June 1991
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; Summa Cum Laude
Teaching Licensure: English 7-12, Reading K-12, Gifted K-12
Experience:
Superintendent
Morgan Local Schools, McConnelsville, Ohio, August 2019 to March 2023
Assistant Superintendent
Whitehall City Schools, Whitehall, Ohio, July 2014 to July 2019
Adjunct Professor, Wittenberg University
Graduate Studies Program, Springfield, Ohio , April 2015 to present, as needed
Adjunct Professor, Wright State University
Educational Leadership M.Ed. Program, Dayton, Ohio , June 2010 to present, as needed
Services Director, Personnel Department
South-Western City Schools, Grove City, Ohio, August 2012 to July 2014
Grant Scorer, Straight A Grant
Ohio Department of Education, November 2013, May 2014, January 2016
Principal, Springfield High School
Exploratory Academy, Springfield, Ohio , August 2008 to August 2012
English Teacher/ Reading Teacher/ Varsity Coach
South High School, Springfield, Ohio, August 1999 to August 2008
Tecumseh Local Schools, New Carlisle, Ohio, August 1994 to June 1999
Caldwell Exempted Village Schools, Caldwell, Ohio, August 1991 to June 1994
Publications:
Barker, K. (2016, March 24). Field notes: A cautionary tale on preparing
students for college. ASCD Express. http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol11/1114-barker.aspx
Barker, K.E. (2015) Principals’ dispositions toward using a commercial
protocol to screen teacher applicants. University of Dayton