Q&A with the ‘Mom’ of Carlsbad Village Academy

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Barbara Ramos exemplifies the world-class commitment to which Carlsbad Unified aspires, day in and day out. She’s spent thousands of days serving the District; in fact, she has the most longevity of all classified employees. Barbara joined the District in September 1977. She has served at many CUSD schools, with numerous staff and in many capacities and is universally liked and admired, especially by her students. Barbara was named 2009 Classified Employee of the Year.

We caught up with Barbara at Carlsbad Village Academy, where she has served as Administrative Support Assistant for Alternative Education over the past eight years. Many of the kids, including those pictured here, think of her as “our mom at school.”

What do you like best about your job? The kids! Without a doubt, they’re the best part of this job. I love them all. That’s why I’m here.

What was your favorite class in school? I was a Teacher’s Assistant in the office at Oceanside High. I learned so much. I obtained the background and experience that helped get me where I’m at today.

What educator influenced you the most in your life? Barbara Sukup. She taught Special Education at , where I served as the Special Ed Instructional Aide.

What’s your favorite color? Red.

What’s your favorite book or film? “A Walk in the Clouds.”

What do you like to do when you’re not working? Spend time with my husband and family – especially my five grandbabies!

Tell us something people may not know about you. I graduated from Oceanside High on June 17, 1976 and got married to Arturo three days later. Thirty-five years later, we’re still happily married!