Dr. Hope Barr

Director of Teaching & Learning, Newton County Schools

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

Spring Instructional Specialists’ Retreat- focused on collaborative structures, team building, and planning for a successful SY ‘26-‘27! 🎯

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

Some of the best PL is from the teachers down the hall!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

The ‘25-‘26 NCS Teacher Advisory Council is focused on the work and providing valuable feedback & insight every step of the way! #ExcellenceinTeachingFramework

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

1st Annual Teaching & Learning Retreat was a huge success. Thankful for the opportunity to serve and support this amazing team! 💙🧡

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

So much to be thankful for this week! Thank you, MES family for your thoughtfulness. 💚 #HustleandHeart

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

The Teaching & Learning Team was excited for the opportunity to collaborate with ITMS Technology Integration Specialist, Misty Smith, to learn more about ClassLink Analytics. Collaboration is the key to success!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

The curtains have closed on the NCS District Literacy Days Competition, but their memories will last a lifetime! These students showcased more than just their talents- we witnessed resilience, bravery, excitement, determination, and pure joy as their passion took center stage. 🎭

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

NCS Instructional Coach Academy- This month’s focus: Collaborative Coaching Conversations with one of @GriffinRESA’s best! No matter your level of experience, we all have so much we can learn from Dr. Potts!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

The NCS Teacher Advisory Council is excellence in action!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

It takes a team! Grateful every day that these folks are on ours! We learn & grow together!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

It was a paw-some small group lesson with Mrs. Adams and her little @RPES_Cougars!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

Enjoyed our visit and every minute spent watching the @HeardMixon Superstars shine bright!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

1st annual NCS Instructional Specialist Day! Taking a moment to show our gratitude for each member of our team. The days are long & often thankless, but they have 18,000 reasons to keep them motivated as they strive to support students & teachers. #aiming4excellence

[NCSS @NewtonCoSchools]

Today we proudly celebrate our 23 incredible school principals as we kick off National Principals Month! These leaders work tirelessly every day to support students, staff, and their school communities, and we are grateful for the dedication, heart, and vision they bring to Newton County Schools.

Join us in thanking our principals for all they do! 👏

Stay tuned right here throughout October—we’ll be spotlighting each of our school leaders individually, sharing their stories and the impact they make in our schools every single day. 💙💛

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

I can’t let one more day pass by without thanking @RiskMgtNCSS @SafetyNCSS for taking the time to meet with the NCS New AP Academy participants to share your experience and knowledge and provide participants an opportunity to engage with you! Safety must remain our top priority!

[Dr. Hope Barr @HopeFBarr]

The NCS New AP Academy Cohort had the opportunity to tour the NCS Service Center & hear presentations from our Transportation, Purchasing, & Facilities Directors & the Chief of Operations. Thankful for their leadership, unwavering support, and the swag bags! 🚍🚌

[Tracy R. Blackburn @TRB_NewtonLeads]

Newton was honored to welcome @SuptWoods to celebrate our schools recognized as GA Math & Literacy Leaders! This shines a light on the incredible leadership of our principals, leading with excellence every day, keeping students at the heart of everything they do! #NCS_TAKEOFF2026

[Jill Rodriguez @MrsRodriguez_1]

My first set of student-led conferences went awesome yesterday! Students were excited to show and explain to their parents what they have been learning in third grade thus far.
@DrMattBody @Ms_CarterMarcel @RPES_Cougars @NewtonCoSchools