Hello Everyone!! My name is Gregory M. Barnes and I am proud Fifth Grades Teacher here at JES. It is indeed my pleasure to teach such wonderful group of students. In my free time I like to volunteer at my church Fountain of Life, sing, learn new things, and spend time with my family and friends. While teaching was not my first choice of career;it's certainly my calling.  Before coming to JES, I was a Behavior Interventionist for Mobile County Public School System.  There I serviced eight schools. Three of those being alternative schools.  My motto is "connect before I redirect".  Relationship building with parents and students in very imperative to me. Therefore, if my parents or students need me, please do not hesistate to contact me.