Online Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Jared Barsness

Meet Mr. Jared Barsness! He teaches 11th-grade World History and 10th-grade Geography in person, and 8th-grade Global Studies and 10th-grade World History via PACT Online.

Mr. Barsness has enjoyed getting to know students online and sees the program as a fantastic opportunity for students who feel online school is the right fit. "It's a great opportunity for students who see online school as the right option for themselves to still be part of the PACT community!" He acknowledges that teaching online is different, but has been a positive experience.

When asked what helps online students succeed, Mr. Barsness points to discipline. With assignments due at the end of the week, it can feel like you have all the time in the world to finish them. He's taken several online classes in college and knows firsthand how important a routine is. He also remembers how good it felt to finish everything early and then enjoy the rest of the week without deadlines.

He tells students to get started early and not wait until the last minute. That way, you build the habit of getting it done, and it reduces the stress of doing it all at the end.

Thank you, Mr. Barsness, for helping our online students stay connected to PACT and for sharing your experience as an online learner.