Armorel hires Barbaree as superintendent

The Armorel School District Board of Directors announced Friday morning that they have selected Mrs. Jennifer Barbaree as their new district superintendent. Ms. Barbaree is currently the assistant superintendent of the Trumann School District.

"Mrs. Barbaree brings a solid educational background and wealth of experience to the district. She has earned both an Educational Specialist and a Master of Educational Leadership degree from Harding University. She [also] has a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. As assistant superintendent, she serves as federal programs director, curriculum coordinator, District 504 coordinator as well as overseeing the District ACSIP (School Improvement Plan), professional development and technology. She is knowledgeable of budgeting and evaluation procedures. She [has also] previously served as elementary principal," outgoing Superintendent Sally Bennett said.

Mrs. Barbaree’s husband, Brandon, is the head football coach at Gosnell High School. They have three school-aged children.

Jennifer Barbaree is pictured with her family.