Hi! My name is Kirby Harshbarger and this is my sixth year teaching at Conner Middle School. I teach 8th grade math, Accelerated Math 8, and Algebra 1 on the Tennessee Walker family. I am a co-sponsor of Colts Squad and Ski Club.
After going through the Conner school system and graduating from Conner High School in 2007, I attended college in Columbia, SC at the University of South Carolina. While in Columbia, I studied Sport and Entertainment Management with a minor in Fashion Merchandising. I also had the opportunity to work at the Masters golf tournament and coached high school and all-star cheerleading. As much as I enjoyed the southern way of life, I moved home upon graduating to be closer to family. I quickly obtained my Masters of Arts in Teaching Mathematics and began teaching at the school I once attended, in a classroom where I was once a student. Conner was where I truly wanted to be and I am very passionate about my students and my community. I spend most of my free time with my family or at home with my sweet puppy, Nelson. I am a fitness enthusiast and frequent Pure Barre and Cross-Fit classes. Additionally, I like to cook, and enjoy the challenge of making foods both nutritious and healthy! Other hobbies include reading, traveling, snow-skiing, decorating, and shopping. Yes, I included shopping as a hobby. I decided to make my hobby a side job and am the Assistant Manager of a local clothing boutique! |