Mrs. Mary Harroun
Teacher Spotlight
by: Jeffery Penn, Seth Heller, and John Coultas
April 08, 2008
Name: Mary Harroun
Birthday: 6/13/52
Where do you live: Barry, IL
Where did you graduate from HS: Warsaw, MO
Where did you attend college:Southwest Baptist in Bolivar, MO
How many years have you been teaching: 33
Current Duties & Responsibilities at PHGS: Special education
Are you married:yes
Spouse’s Name: Marshal Harroun
Children: (Names & Ages) Edie- 30
Grandchildren: (Names & Ages) Ashley-7 Ellis- 30 Austin-4 Ethan-3
Hobbies: Reading and Camping Erik-3 Kaitlyn-1
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher? Teachers I had in school.
what was your most memorable moment while teaching? When Kids finally figure out what you have been trying to teach them.
What was your most embarrassing time while teaching? When a student threw up on me.
What is your favorite thing about teaching? Watching kids learn, grow, and succeed.
Quotes or mottos: “Keep Trying”.
What are some successful disciplinary practices? “Stickers and Candy”
