When Maria Barker spent her first three years of life in Montana as a child, she did not realize at the time that she had begun her development as a country girl! Moving into Portland as a youngster, she continued to visit Montana each summer, and currently still owns land there. When she and her husband David had the opportunity to move into the country from their home in Portland, they jumped at the opportunity. Currently the two are living on Corbett property where their home is nestled between five old growth trees. While she loves the once in a lifetime experiences and adventure travel brings (she and David have visited Japan and Europe~ he even proposed on a gondola in Venice!), Maria appreciates becoming a part of a smaller community that celebrates a slower paced lifestyle. It is a dream for her and David to one day raise their own children in the country, here in Corbett! Maria attended college in Oregon for both her undergraduate and master's degree. She is currently teaching in the David Douglas School District, working with youth who benefit from additional behaviorial and academic suppor in the classroom setting. Maria says she loves nothing more than building student relationships and creating opportunities for success for EVERY child. Living in Corbett just seven months, she has already been exploring options for community involvement. She has attended a Corbett School Board meeting and plans to attend more, is planning to volunteer for the Red and Black Dinner/Auction, and has been reaching out to meet her neighbors. So far, she says it is truly a dream come true to be a part of such an incredible community!
