Lafayette Spotlight: Barbara Norton

Barbara Norton is a teacher here at Lafayette high school. She’s a social studies teacher who has a lot more to her than you would think. When reading our Q&A you’ll get to know things most people don’t!

Q-What do you teacher here? 

A- I usually teach A.P. Psychology and US/VA Government

Q-Why did you come to LHS and how many years have you been working here?

A-I liked the area for its historical value.  15 years.

Q-What college did you go to? 

A-University of Maryland

Q-Why did you decide to teach?  

A-I thought it might be interesting and fun.

Q-What do you love about your job?  

A-That I can still learn from others.

Q-What are your hobbies? 

A-Stained glass, music, swimming.

Q-When you were younger what was your dream job? 

A-A surgeon.

Q-Do you have any family members? who?  

A-Yes, four sisters and one brother.

Q-Do you like candy? if so what’s your favorite? 

A-Yes, dark chocolate covered coconut.

Q-How does being a teacher impact your life outside the job? 

A-A good chunk of my weekends are spent on school related work.