Barry Fike
Barry Fike's first year of teaching was at Jefferson, but then he moved on to teach 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders for twelve more years in other Berkeley and Albany schools. He rejoined Jefferson in 2007.
Barry, as his students call him, grew up in Berkeley in a family of teachers. His mother taught in the Berkeley schools, his grandmother taught in Berkeley preschools, and his wife used to be a Berkeley teacher, too (she now teaches in Albany). He is a Cal graduate and received his teaching credential from San Francisco State.
Barry loves to play basketball, take long distance bike rides and go on backpacking trips. In the evenings, he enjoys helping his two children—an 8th grade daughter at King, and a 4th grade son at Oxford—with their homework and playing board games together.
Contact Information
Email: barry_fike AT berkeley.k12.ca.us
Prefer to be contacted by: email
The best time to reach Barry is after school.
Helping Barry's Classroom
Barry appreciates the following support:
- Volunteer in the classroom.
What Parents Can Do At Home
Parental involvement in your child's education can mean:
- Establish a quiet, safe place for your child to read at home.
- Model independent reading yourself on a regular basis. That is, let your child see you reading.