Speak Up: For 50 years, Smyrna teacher got it ‘Wright’
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Barbara Wright is retiring after a half-century of teaching, deciding to “hang up my apron, as they say.” The 74-year-old Smyrna native taught home economics from 1972-73 at Caesar Rodney High School and family/consumer sciences in the Smyrna School District from 1973-2023, touching the lives of an estimated 17,000 students.
- My girl loves you, Ms. Wright! I’m so glad she was able to share in your final year! Best in the future and thank you for all you’ve done for our youngins. — Chrystie Cadmus
- Congratulations. I had Mrs. Wright in middle school, back in the mid-’70s. She was one of the most pleasant teachers I ever had throughout school. A lot of her lessons still carry out through my life today. Thank you, Mrs. Wright! — David Andress
- I remember she was my home economics teacher. Thank you. — Tiffany Toppin
- She retired the year before my 13-year-old would have had her and taught me in seventh grade home ec. She is a wonderful person. She was fair and kind and consistent across the board. — Emily Dispo
- Love her! It’s amazing that I still remember so many things that she taught me! — Sherry Greener
- That’s awesome! Congratulations! I know it wasn’t easy. My best wishes to her! — Darlene Turner
- Wow! That’s awesome! Congratulations on a wonderful career! — Valerie J. Roberson
- Congratulations and thank you, Mrs. Wright! Enjoy retirement! — Nikki Baker
- Wow. I am 43 years old and had her as my middle school teacher in sixth grade. She is the best. — E.J. Alfree
- Congrats! You are truly a blessing, especially to the kids who needed a positive role model in their lives. — Dan Watson
- She was an awesome teacher! I still use the sewing skills she taught me today. Retirement blessings and celebrations to Mrs. Wright! — Jennifer Bowman
- Congratulations! Thank you for your hard work! — Karen Ridgeway
- Congratulations on a job well done. So many accolades on your many accomplishments, and you left a positive mark on so many students and others. Now, relax and enjoy your next chapter. — Tressa Taylor
- Congratulations, Barbara, on your retirement from teaching at the Smyrna School District. I hope you have many relaxing, fun and memorable times with family and friends. — Susan Marcantonio Morris
- Congratulations. Giddiness knows home ec teachers, and the knowledge they share is much needed. — Tiffany Carroll Whary
- Congratulations on your retirement and your commitment to education! — Kimberly Young
- What a great and wonderful teacher of all times. Love her so much! — Lorraine Sterling
- This woman is so inspiring! Wow! — Jody Garcia
