Background
Nicholls, Barbara Helen was born on September 27, 1932 in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Elmer F. and Elsie P. (Rourke) Sommer.
Nicholls, Barbara Helen was born on September 27, 1932 in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Elmer F. and Elsie P. (Rourke) Sommer.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Manchester College, 1970. Master of Education, St. Francis College, 1972.
Teacher home economics, Warsaw (Indiana) Community Schools, 1970-1978; consultant, Home Decorating Center, Warsaw, 1978-1979; interviewer, State Indiana Employment Security Division, Warsaw, 1979-1980; office co-manager, Indiana Insurance Associations, Warsaw, 1980-1982; owner, Montgomery Ward Sales Agency, Warsaw, 1982-1985; education assistant for emotionally handicapped students, Warsaw Community Schools, 1988-1989; qualified mental retardation professional, Cardinal Center, 1989-1990; teacher learning disability children, Volusia County School System, DeLand, Florida, since 1990.
Treasurer Mobile Meals, Inc., Warsaw, since 1978. Vice president Kosciusko Community Hospital Auxiliary, Warsaw. Board directors Population Education Project, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1984-1987.
Member American Home Economics Association (national committee 1987), Indiana Home Economics Association (state secretary 1987-1989, district president 1979-1980), American Association of University Women, Tri Kappa (president 1977-1978), Tri Kappa Associates (president 1985). Clubs: Purdue Extension (Warsaw) (county assistant treasurer 1976-1977).
Married Harold Nicholls, September 7, 1952. Children: Jeffrey, Gregory, Holly, Scott, Amy.