Name: Barb Jarka

Position before retirement: Specialized Student Services Data Secretary

Years worked in the District: 20

What was one of your favorite memories at U-46? Receiving a plant from my coworkers after I fell & broke my ankle.

What was the favorite part of your job? Being able to talk with the many teachers, secretaries, principals, other districts & parents to ensure that my data was updated and correct.

What do you enjoy doing outside your profession? Working in the yard, fishing and most of all spending time with my grandchildren.

Barb is a U-46 graduate, having attended Harriet Gifford Elementary, Abbott Middle School and Larkin High School.