Welcome to 2nd Grade

Hello Barrett Families! I am thrilled to be teaching 2nd grade again this year. I have enjoyed being part of the Barrett community as a parent, substitute teacher, reading/math interventionist and most recently, as a classroom teacher since 2018. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the George Washington University. In my spare time I like to read, garden and spend time with my husband and two sons, Alex and Matthew. If you’re in my class, you’ll definitely hear stories about my crazy dog, Cody!

Hello! I am excited to be teaching 2nd grade again this year. I have enjoyed being a part of the Barrett 2nd grade team for the past 3 years. Originally from Alabama, I have been teaching since 2017, working in Washington, D.C, North Carolina, and now Virginia. I have experience as both an ESL teacher and Dual Language teacher and have loved working as a classroom teacher at Barrett. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University. In my free time, I love to read, work on puzzles, travel, and spend time with family.

Hi Barrett Families! My name is Grace Farrer, and I am thrilled to be a second grade teacher at Barrett. This is my first year teaching, and I am excited to begin this journey with my students. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and graduated from Susquehanna University with a B.S. in Psychology. When I am not teaching, I love to be outdoors - running, hiking, and camping are some of my favorite activities. I look forward to a great year of learning!

Hi! I'm Suzanne Norfleet. I love teaching second grade at Barrett! I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Tennessee Tech University. I earned a master's degree in counselor education specializing in school counseling at North Carolina State University. I have taught a variety of grades in schools both public and private, but I am thrilled to make Barrett my home. In my spare time, I love to zip line, snorkel, and ride roller coasters with my family. My son, Caleb, is an electrical engineer, and my son, Ethan, is a computer scientist.

Hi! My name is Abby Crain, and I am a 2nd grade special education teacher at Barrett. I have worked as a special education teacher at Barrett since 2013. I graduated from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY with my Bachelor’s in English Literature and a quad-teaching certification in Inclusive Education. I grew up in Syracuse, NY, and moved to Northern Virginia after I graduated from undergrad. I have my Master’s in American Literature from Georgetown University. In December 2019 I achieved National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist in Mild to Moderate Disabilities. I also ran cross country, indoor and outdoor track all throughout high school and college and have run many marathons for fun. I love hanging out with my Boston Terriers, Zoey and Rosie. I like to work out, travel, and read every night! I am excited and looking forward to a great year at Barrett!