Background
Hiles, Barbara Lynn was born on November 24, 1936 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Olien Kendall and Jennie Lucinda (Bowen) Peters.
Hiles, Barbara Lynn was born on November 24, 1936 in Independence, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Olien Kendall and Jennie Lucinda (Bowen) Peters.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1975. Master of Science in Reading, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1977. Educational Specialist, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1979.
Kindergarten teacher Blue Springs (Missouri) R-IV School District, 1975-1976, elementary teacher, 1976-1980, 1995—2000, reading teacher, 1980—1995. Retired, 2000; private reading tutor, since 2000. Adult education teacher, since 1983.
Member International Reading Association (president Missouri State Council 1990-1991, state coordinator 1997-2006, Literacy award 1988), Blue Springs Retired Educators Association (president 2002-2004), Delta Kappa Gamma (president Beta Phi chapter 1984-1988).
Married Sylvester Scott Hiles, June 27, 1955. Children: Kenneth, Ronald.