Dr. Andro L. Barnett is a career professional in athletics, recreation, administration and leadership, and education. Dr. Barnett started his academic endeavors in his home state of Mississippi at William Carey College. He then continued his education to earn his Bachelor of Science at Jackson State University. In 1991, Dr. Barnett earned a Master of Education in Sport Administration and Leisure Studies from Mississippi State University. Dr. Barnett concluded his formal education in 2005 with his Doctorate in Education from Temple University.
Even though Dr. Barnett has a plethora of degrees to support his education, his work experience, his presentations, publications, and leadership roles hold as much, if not more value to Dr. Barnett’s expertise. Dr. Barnett served in the United States Marine Corps during his academic successes. He has numerous presentations at various state, regional, and national level conferences and conventions. Dr. Barnett has several publications to his accord.
Dr. Barnett ranks as a Professor at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He has also served as Department Chair for six years. Dr. Barnett serves as the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) and ensures student athletes’ best interests are maintained and assists with the hiring processes of the head coaching staff. Dr. Barnett is well known within SHAPE, especially SHAPEWV and MidWest; he has served in numerous leadership capacities at each of these organizations SHAPE West Virginia President, MidWest President, SHAPE Affiliate Advisor Council, and SHAPE MidWest EDI Chair, SHAPE America Board Member. Lastly, when Dr. Barnett is not behind his desk or the podium presenting a lecture, he can be found running up and down the basketball court. Dr. Barnett is a basketball official in his downtime; he will say for fun!