Ethnicity:
Father's family was German descent, Mother's Family had, Irish, English, Scottish, French and Welsh
Melzer, Barbara E. was born on July 1, 1946 in Queens, New York, United States. Daughter of Anthony A. Junior and Irene C. (Lane) Melzer. Moved to Valley Stream in 1950. Went to Shaw Ave. Elementary, Memorial Jr. High and Valley Stream, Central High. Graduated 1964.
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, State University of New York, Geneseo, 1967. Associate of Arts in Acting, American Academy Dramatic Arts, 1971. Master of Arts in Education, Adelphi University, 1971.
Diploma in administration and supervision, Long Island University, 1977. Master of Arts in Theater, Long Island University, 1981. Master of Divinity, New York Theological Seminary, 1992.
Teacher Unified School District #30, Valley Stream, New York, 1967-1996. Pastor Beach and East Quogue United Methodist Churches, 1996-2000, Woodbury (New York ) United Methodist Church, 2000—2008, appointed board ordained ministry. Pastoral gestalt therapist.
Consultant workshops in Christian education, youth and children's ministries. Volunteered with UMCOR in Biloxi, MS rebuilding houses after hurricane Katrina, and also in NY City after 9/11 for six months one a week counseling in UM churches.
Actress, Director, Acting Teacher at 2 theaters 2009- currently.
Formerly active Christian education and youth ministry Grace United Methodist Church, Valley Stream. Member Greater Hamptons Interfaith Council. Chair Long Island East District Education Committee.
Active Town of Southampton Task Force on Safety in Schools and Cmty, Bishop's Task Force on Children and Poverty NYAC.
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