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Howdy Partner!

James Shannon Barry {JAY-MMMS SH-ANN-ANN BEAR-Y} (Shannon Barry for short) is only the best middle school coach and history teacher in Texas, possibly the world. Shannon is a teacher at Moore Middle Schoo #mustang4life but an thrill-seeking advertureist at heart. He went on his first camping trip in 6th grade, following his first plane ride, and has been hooked on Texas ever since. This adventure is also when he pierced his own ear with the toenail of a black bear. Shannon distracted the bear with a fresh salmon that he caught out of a stream with his bare hands and then proceeded with his risky cosmetic adventure.

Shannon is not only a man's man, but he also molds the minds of youth through the use of sports therapy. You heard that right. History AND sports! What a guy! Shannon has a world renowned middle school team. The team has never won a single game, but the lessons Shannon teaches all of these students undeniably grace them with the opportunity to walk away the real winners at life. Shannon is easily identifiable from a distance by his signature cowboy hat. The hat was a gift from George W. Bush himself and was handcrafted by Big Texas, the world famous spokesperson for the State Fair of Texas; a gift Shannon never leaves home without.

Many interviewers have questioned Shannon about the earpiece that he is often seen wearing in photos and in public. Shannon has made clear that the reasons behind the earpiece are highly classified but current speculation is that he is closely tied to National Security, and it was even rumored that from 1997-2001, Shannon was the only person in the United States that held the nuclear launch codes.

While some things about Shannon Barry may remain mysteries, what we do know is that he has stepped foot on literally every inch of Texas soil, and can do a wheelie on a unicycle. Although he has the ability to slam a revolving door, he chooses to hold doors with welcome arms at the church he calls home. In the midst of adventures and safeguarding national secrets, he still has time to raise a loving family. Shannon is the poster-child for well rounded men and rugged acts of selfless service.