Meet Robert Barr
His commitment to faith, integrity, and honest service guides every decision he makes for students, families, and the community.
- Called to Serve with Integrity and Faith
- Committed to Honest, Accountable Leadership
- Focused on Restoring Trust and Stability in Our Schools
Faith & Family Come First
Robert Barr and his wife are raising their two teenagers—a son and a daughter—with an emphasis on responsibility, respect, and faith. As a parent, he understands the importance of strong families, personal accountability, and values that help young people grow into capable, grounded adults.
14+
Years as an Educator
Serving as an educator in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Robert Barr spent more than fourteen years working inside Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as an educator and curriculum professional. His experience includes time in the classroom as well as curriculum coordination, giving him first-hand insight into how decisions made at the district level affect teachers, students, and schools on a daily basis.
Having worked directly with students and educators, Robert understands the challenges schools face beyond policy and paperwork — from classroom resources, staffing, accountability,and long-term planning. This background continues to shape his approach to school board service, grounding decisions in real classroom experience rather than theory.
Robert Barr has served in two key education roles — working directly in the classroom and supporting curriculum development. This dual experience gives him insight into both day-to-day teaching and district-level academic planning.
Robert’s professional and board service has been focused entirely within Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, giving him deep familiarity with the district’s students, staff, policies, and challenges.
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Roles in Education Leadership
80,000+
Graduates
During Robert Barr’s years of service, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools maintained an average graduation rate of approximately 86.5% — representing thousands of students successfully completing high school each year. Sustaining graduation outcomes at this level requires consistent leadership, clear expectations, and a focus on long-term student success.
Robert’s experience as an educator helped guide board decisions that supported instructional quality and student readiness. By pushing for accountability, transparency, and responsible planning, his leadership contributed to the stable systems that help students stay on track to graduate. While graduation outcomes are a shared effort, Robert has consistently focused on decisions that support students reaching the finish line.
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Public Accountability
Robert has consistently addressed concerns publicly during board meetings, ensuring transparency and accountability when the community deserved answers.