Administration
Kimberly Hairson, Principal
Born and raised in southern West Virginia, Mrs. Hairston graduated from Concord College in 1988 with a degree in Elementary Education. She started her teaching career in Logan County, West Virginia where she taught elementary school for 5 years. Next she moved to Fauquier County, Virginia where at Cedar Lee Middle School and taught 6th grade reading and math. From there Mrs. Hairston moved to Charles County and taught at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School. While there she obtained her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and School Administration. In 2003 Mrs. Hairston became the vice principal at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary where she served for 5 years. And in 2008 she became principal at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary.
Mrs. Hairston is married and has two children. She enjoys reading, attending sporting events and watching her favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers. She also enjoys spending time with her family.
Troy barnes, Vice-Principal
Originally from Pennsylvania, Mr. Barnes received his bachelor's degree from Penn State University in Elementary Education in December 2000. His teaching career started in Prince George's County in January 2001 where he taught 4th and 5th graders in all academic subjects. While in Prince George's County, Mr. Barnes served as team leader, math resource teacher, and a mentor teacher for beginning teachers. Mr. Barnes started working in Charles County in August 2007 as an Instructional Specialist at William A. Diggs Elementary School. Mr. Barnes received his master's degree in 2008 from McDaniel College in Curriculum and Instruction with a Leadership Focus. In June 2010, he received his Administrative II endorsement from the Maryland State Department of Education.
Mr. Barnes is married and has a son. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, watching his favorite football teams the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, and playing games with his son.