Park Elementary Welcomes Mrs. Denise Barron

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Denise Barron back to Park Elementary!  Mrs. Barron is a Reading Specialist who will be working with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.  This is her 20th year with the Steel Valley School District.  She has spent the last seven years as a Reading Specialist at Barrett Elementary, and she previously taught 1st grade right here at Park!  Denise is a proud Steel Valley graduate - she met her husband of 20 years while they were students here!

After leaving Steel Valley, Mrs. Barron attended Duquesne University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with a minor in Psychology.  She then earned a Masters degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, also from Duquesne University.  Denise went on to earn a Reading Specialist Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Mrs. Barron has two children, Logan and Vivian, who both attended Park.  She enjoys cheering them on at their sporting events and spending time with their three-year-old Havapoo.  Denise also likes to paint and recently has been putting her handyman skills to good use!  Denise's favorite color is purple, and she loves coffee and tiramisu.

Mrs. Barron is excited to be back with so many of her old friends.  She is especially happy to be in Maria Heddleston's old classroom.  Maria, a former Reading Specialist here who sadly passed away, was a mentor and friend, and Denise wants to make her proud.

Please welcome Mrs. Denise Barron back to Park Elementary!