New superintendent aims to lead Trimble from recovery to growthATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After years of financial uncertainty and difficult budget cuts, Trimble Local School District is entering a new chapter with a familiar face. As superintendent, Barker said her focus extends beyond balancing the budget. With the district heading toward financial stability, she hopes to shift attention back to student achievement and academic growth. “I understand the need for stability, the need for positivity, the desire for growth,” Barker said. “That is what I am going to bring to Trimble Local.”