We have been with Barkers Mill since it opened, and I am very impressed by the staff. Someone before mentioned that they did not think the staff was diverse enough, well I am sure that all has to do with the area that we live in. I am from the DC area, and oviously the area is more diverse just because
... Read more of population. You have to look at the population here, and realize that it is not as diverse as other states. Would it be fair to hire someone just because of their race/religion just to get more diversity in the school? No, we want the best teachers regu=uardless of the color of their skin or religion. It's not fair to not hire someone because of the color of their skin, just like it is not fair to hire someone just because of the color of thir skin. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
The people who are judging the entire school based on one person are rediculous. This school has many great teachers. Most teachers are young women, but this is who works at the elementary level. Many men do not work at the elementary level. The turnover is high, but just like the children turnover rate,
... Read more it is due to the military. Many of the teachers are married to soldiers and often get stationed at other posts. This is something that cannot be helped. This school has a careing staff and caring administration. The students love going there and the teachers seem to really enjoy working there. It is warm and inviting and children and thier learning are put first. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/09
This school has great teachers! The one thing this school lacks is great leadership. The principal and asst principal are the worst i have ever seen.
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Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
I would like to comment on the review posted 11/14/08. Before you judge please do your homework. As I have. Alot of men do not teach at the elementary level because they would like to coach a sport at the high level of education. There are very few application for men at the elementary level. As
... Read more far as the ethnic back grounds they do work at BMES in other grade levels. We have been a military family for 20+years and my child has been in several schools. This is an amazing diverse student body.....We love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
As this school is directly near a military base, and reflects a diverse student body, I am disappointed that the staff is not reflective of this. I would like to see the principal hire a staff of a variety of ethnic backgrounds. I think it's important for students to experience different teachers and
... Read more make connections. My son has been at Hazelwood Elem and Barkers Mill for 6 years and has always had a young-middle aged white women as his teacher. Never a man, never an African American, it's always the same. Its a disservice to the students to not see people from their background/culture in teaching positions in the building. What statement does this send to the students? Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/14/08
My daughter loves going to Barkers Mill. Some of the teachers are a little young and lacking in experience, but the principal and office staff are wonderful. I would recommend this school to any parent.
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Posted by a parent on 09/25/08
I love this school!! The principal is awesome and so is the staff!! My son loved his first year there!! Five stars!!!!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/08
Barkers Mill School has many wonderful teachers working there. I love Barkers Mill and feel great knowing that my children have a wonderful school to go to everyday.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
We have had nothing but problems out of this school. The teachers are young and our child's teacher is often rude and condescending to both our child and to us. Our child has been bullied and nothing was done to rectify the situation. The principal is nice and firm. However, even after speaking with
... Read more her and our child's teacher about the problems, nothing has been done. The music teacher, guidance counselor, and PE teachers are nice and have been very supportive of our child. This is just one parent's view...however, the teacher turnover is great, so much so that pride in the school and stability is at stake. After two years at this school and the school is only two years old, we are going to do what the teachers are doing and take our child elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
My son's teacher Mrs. Lopez was a wonderful teacher. She was firm when need be and understanding and compasionate. Her class made learning fun with her hands on lessons. As for the school itself, I loved it! The principal is a wonderful woman who truely cares for her students. The staff was always friendly
... Read more coming up with interesting and fun activities for the children and their families. My son still talks about his time at Barkers Mill. Read less
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Clarksville schools — Barkers Mill Elementary School is located at 1230 Litttle Bobcat Ln, Clarksville TN 37042. 1230 Litttle Bobcat Ln is in the 37042 ZIP code in Clarksville, TN The school district for Barkers Mill Elementary School is the Clarksville - Montgomery County Sd. Barkers Mill Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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