Officer Jonathan Barry is originally from Hendersonville, Tennessee. He received his bachelor of behavioral science degree from Middle Tennessee State University where he attended on a football scholarship. Officer Barry lettered in football from 1999-2002 and was a member of the first division 1A football team at Middle Tennessee State and a member of the 2001 Sun Belt Championship Team. Officer Barry spent several years working in the private sector and then joined the Maury County Sheriff's Department in December of 2005. Officer Barry was assigned to E. A. Cox Middle School after graduating from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in 2006. Officer Barry is a member of the National Association of School Resource Officers and the Tennessee Association of School Resource Officers. Officer Barry also over sees all D.A.R.E. classes taught at E. A. Cox Middle School.
In addition to Officer Barry's immediate duties at E. A. Cox Middle School, Officer Barry is also the finance chairman for the Maury County Sheriff's Department Rodeo. Officer Barry is the immediate back-up officer for Spring Hill High School and works various events for that school. Officer Barry has two children and he lives in Columbia.
If you have any questions feel free to contact Officer Barry by email or call the school directly.