Background
Schmidt, Barbara J. was born on December 22, 1948 in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Raymond A. and Willa Mae Jones.
Schmidt, Barbara J. was born on December 22, 1948 in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Raymond A. and Willa Mae Jones.
Bachelor, Iowa State University, 1971; Master of Arts, Iowa State University, 1975; postgraduate, Iowa State University, 1984-1985.
Extension specialist, Iowa State University, Ames, 1983-1984;
instructor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1984-1985;
education coordinator Iowa chapter, American Institute of Architects, Des Moines, 1987-1991;
educational consultant, Barbara J. Schmidt Consulting, Des Moines, since 1991. Adjunct speech instructor Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa, since 1993, Upper Iowa U., Des Moines, 1988-1989. Adjunct English instructor American Institute Business, Des Moines, 1984-1985.
Advisory board drafting education Des Moines Public Schools, 1990-1992, public relations advising committee, 1995-1996.
Volunteer Churches United Homeless Shelter, Des Moines, 1995-1999. Member American Association of University Women, American Society Trainers and Developers, Iowa Alliance for Art Education, State History Society of Iowa, National Trust for History Research, Iowa Council for Social Studies, Women in Communications.
Married J. Mark Schmidt, September 18, 1971. Children: Erika, Karl.