New Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Barry

By: Sophie Thompson

(Q) Where did you grow up?

  1. I grew up in Barrington, RI

(Q) How or why did you become a teacher?

  1. I became a teacher because I was interested in doing campus ministry. When I started to teach as part of my ministry role I fell in love with the process. I also enjoy accompanying students on their faith journey and the classroom gives space for that experience.

(Q) How did you come to La Salle? 

  1. Well I am a graduate from 2005, so once my wife and I moved from north of Boston to south of the city, I was waiting for an opportunity to return here as a teacher.

(Q) What is your philosophy of education?

  1.  My philosophy of education is that we are all life long learners and each one of us has something unique to bring to the classroom. There is a mutuality of relationships between the students and the teacher. On some days, I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me.

(Q) What is a fun fact about you?

  1. I grew up with a milkman delivering milk from Munroe Dairy. I ride a motorcycle. 

(Q) What are your interests or hobbies outside of school? 

  1. I enjoy playing guitar, being active outdoors, going to concerts, and barbequing with friends. 

(Q) Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

  1. I see myself having a few kids in elementary school and supporting my family.