About+me


 * My name is Jeff Byard. I have been teaching for 12 years now. I have taught three years each in grades 3, 4, and 5. I have just completed my third year teaching grade 6 science. I attended Hagerstown Community College and received my Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts. From there I transferred to Towson University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, focusing on child and adolescent issues. After volunteering in the elementary school that I attended, I decided education was the career for me. I attended Mount Saint Mary's College and earned my Master's Degree in Education and certification in grades K - 8. **


 * My family and I live in Hagerstown. My wife and I have two wonderful children, Avery and Cooper. We also have two cats, Bodhi and Clyde. When not engaged in school related activities I like to spend time with my family, play soccer, hike, camp, fish, and relax. I am also a volunteer firefighter/EMT-B and President of the Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company. Another favorite hobby of mine, that is difficult to find time for is making pottery. **

**Please feel free to contact me at byardjef@wcboe.k12.md.us or 301-766-8258.**