​  Barbara is a thoughtful author with a practical writing style and more than two
  decades of writing and teaching experience.  She grew up in Philadelphia and has
  taught in public schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware where she
  now resides.

  In addition to her latest book, A Guide for Substitute and Interim
  Teachers: Practical Tools for Success, Barbara has authored a variety of teacher
  education materials including teaching methods guides, procedures manuals,
  curricula for high school courses, and supplemental guides for professional
  development workshops​.

  The author now works primarily on teacher training and professional development.
  She is an award-nominated teacher/presenter and workshop facilitator who
  is noted for her motivational presentation style that inspires progress,
  development, and achievement in audiences of various cultures, ages
  abilities, and interests.


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Academic Works

Business and Inspirational Works

​Barbara's works for the academic market include guides for pre-service teachers, methods manuals for novice teachers, her current handbook for substitute teachers, as well as curriculum for business and technology courses at the high school level.  

The author has written business plans for entrepreneurs and procedures manuals for private corporations. Her work in the inspirational genre includes stage plays, one of which was nominated for the Hollywood Gospel Insider Music Award.