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Contributed by: Barbara Koenig on 5/15/2007

My name is Barbara Koenig and I am a 1990 grad from Northlenn High School. I am currently an Assistant Principal at Rocky Top Middle School in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. I am proud to say that three of the four administrators for this school all are alumni from Northglenn High School, Jami Miller, Principal-(1983), and Julie Evans (1993). We often talk about our experiences growing up in the district and are proud to return to this area to work.

I enjoy coaching basketball and spending time with my nephew Jake, sister Krissy, and my parents, Nan and Chuck.

My fondest memory of Adams 12 was the rivalry between Northglenn and Thornton High School in athletics. I enjoyed playing soccer and basketball, and especially being given the opportunity to play football as a place kicker. As the first female to score points in a varsity football game in the state and possibly the country, I felt this opened doors for other young girls to participate in any activity they desired to. Athletics allowed me to attend Division I Universities on basketball scholarships and complete my education.

My most inspirational teacher was my biology teacher from Huron and Northglenn, Doug Smith. He inspired me to complete my degree in Biology and was my supervising teacher when I completed my student teaching in 1995. I graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Biological Sciences with a Secondary Education Endorsement. I owe my career to Mr. Smith and am indebted to him for encouraging me to work in such a rewarding and influential field.

I am lucky to return to such a dedicated district as Adams 12 and I inspire some day to be a curricular leader as a principal and complete my career here in the Five Star area. I want to have my own family some day, so they too can experience everything this district and community has to offer. I am lucky to have a job that is my hobby and I am looking forward to 18 more years of service to the community.

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