WELCOME BACK, ELIZABETH GEKAS
-- THE GEKAS FAMILY LEGACY CONTINUES!
BY SARA TILLEY (CLASS OF 2007 AND 2016 SUMMER INTERN)
Working as an intern at Barnesville this
summer, I was among the first to learn the
news that Elizabeth Gekas, Class of 2007,
was returning as the school's first gradu-
ate-turned-teacher. Having grown up "The
Barnesville Way," Elizabeth is now teaching
pre-kindergarten at Barnesville, joining
her mother Melanie Gekas as a valued and
beloved member of our faulty.
Prior to teaching at Barnesville, Elizabeth
taught at The Lucy School in Frederick
County. Her experience with arts inte-
gration there fits well with Barnesville's
cross-curricular approach.
Not only does Elizabeth's return speak to
the maturity of the school, but it also high-
lights the incredible community it fosters
Sara, Class of 2007
"Coming back to Barnesville is really special for me
since this is where everything started. I'm so excited
to be a part of the Barnesville community again!"
and the impact it has on the students.
As an alum myself, I can speak to this
first-hand. Once you are a member of the
Barnesville community, no matter for how
long, you will always be a part of the com-
munity.
From all the Barnesville community, wel-
come back, Elizabeth!
