Barbara Ann Schmerler

Background

Schmerler, Barbara Ann was born on December 6, 1957 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Daughter of Bernie and Martha (Walsh) Schmerler.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Work summa cum laude, East Carolina University, 1978. Master of Social Work, University Arkansas, Little Rock, 1982.

Career

Resident crisis counselor Real Crisis Intervention Inc., Greenville, North Carolina, 1976-1978. Youth counselor Peace Corps, Palau, Western Caroline Islands, 1979-1981. Clinical social worker Youth Home, Little Rock, 1981-1982.

Therapist Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Billings, Montana, 1982-1985, Center Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Yakima, 1985-1986, Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Center, Montrose, 1986—2003. Family therapist Mesa County Department Human Services, 2003—2006, Montrose Health and Human Services, 2007—2008. Social services director Willow Tree Care Center, Delta, Colorado, 2008—2010, Delta Montrose Home Health, 2009—2010, Hospice & Pallative Care Western Colorado, 2010.

Achievements

• Barbara Ann Schmerler has been listed as a noteworthy social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors county for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy Planned Parenthood, Yakima, 1985-1986. Member National Association Social Workers (certified), Sierra Club (vice chairman Mont.chpt. 1984-1985), Cascadians Club (Yakima, Washington), Colorado Mountain Club, Phi Kapa Phi, Alpha Delta Museum.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, mountain climbing.

Connections

Father:

Bernie Schmerler

Mother:

Martha (Walsh) Schmerler