Aaron Barnett was like a devoted father to those that had the privilege of working alongside him. There appeared to be this sustained and lifelong calling on ones heart to accompany Aaron on whatever adventure lay before him. As if his purpose in life was to inspire and exalt those around him tow
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Aaron was elected to serve on the CETPA Board at the 2009 Annual Conference and began his service in January 2010. He served in various capacities including president of the organization and remained a director at large until his passing in 2018. Aaron was instrumental enhancing CETPA’s goa
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Aaron and Steve served as directors of technology in neighboring districts since the early 2000’s. They became fast friends as they both participated in meetings and at conferences throughout CA, most especially the CA Educational Technology Professionals Association. We enjoyed spending ti
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One of my first memories of Aaron was of him dressing me up as a Mexican farmer or mustached bandit of some sort, a large pillow fastened around my waist to accentuate the comical stereotype he had in mind. Or perhaps the pillow served as protective cushioning as he found it hilarious to then rol
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I feel very fortunate and blessed to have been a close friend of Aaron Barnett for over half of my life.  Our friendship spanned for over thirty years and he was a major influence on my life both personally and professionally.  I found Aaron to be a loving and caring man of integrity, c
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Wendy and Aaron’s friendship was inevitable given Steve and Aaron’s deep and abiding respect for each other and their kinship. Wendy saw a man with a very big heart that was incapable of speaking ill of anyone. Nothing is more appealing than a smart, kind, big-hearted man with a large
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Aaron Barnett lived a life of joy and abundance. Even while struggling with life’s challenges, he maintained a positive mindset that inspired those around him. He loved an adventure, both at work and in his personal life. Aaron loved to travel, try new foods, meet new people and learn new t
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Aaron was truly a deeply caring person. One of the most amazing things I realized as an adult, was just how generous his heart was and how it extended beyond his family. The experiences of his life made him sensitive to the needs of young people and led him to understand things in a way many peop
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It is difficult to express with words the energetic, dynamic, focused and enthusiastic spirit of Aaron Barnett. I worked alongside Aaron for roughly 20 years and I have always admired his love for technology, innovation and education. He poured himself into his work here at Moreno Valley Unified
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Aaron Barnett took David Cumbow under his wing when David was 17 years old and still in high school. Overriding Teachers Assistance classes for David to work with the IT professional at Moreno Valley High School, David learned from his teenage years what it took to work in an enterprise-level IT/
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