Background
Sickle, Barbara Ann Van was born on April 29, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Ralph and Grace Elizabeth (Dennis) Browne.
Sickle, Barbara Ann Van was born on April 29, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Ralph and Grace Elizabeth (Dennis) Browne.
Bachelor, University Northern Iowa, 1954. Master of Arts, Clarke College, 1971.
Teacher remedial reading, Dubuque schools, 1967-1976; special education teacher, Indianola (Iowa) schools, 1976-1992.
Public information chair National Balloon Classic, Indianola, 1990-1991, 1993-1994, 1995-2008, 2010. President Warren County Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, Indianola, 1978-1980. Member National Education Association, American Association of University Women, Iowa State Education Association, Indianola Education Association (president 1988-1989, chair governmental affairs 1990-1992), Learning Disabilities Association Iowa (chair book room 1978-1991, Second vice president 1994, 95, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 1st vice president 1996, 97, 98, 99, board directors 2005, 07, 08, 09, 10, Appreciation award 1980, 2009, President award 1989, 99, Helping Hands award 1993).
Married Marvin Allen Van Sickle, June 7, 1953. Children: Mark, Lee Ann Van Sickle Back, David, Karen Van Sickle.