Background
Shoemaker, Barbara Quillen was born on April 25, 1954 in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Warner (Pete) P. and Dahlia (Kitty) M. Quillen.
Shoemaker, Barbara Quillen was born on April 25, 1954 in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Warner (Pete) P. and Dahlia (Kitty) M. Quillen.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Tennessee, 1987. Master of Education, University Tennessee, 2000.
Teacher math & science Oneida Special School District, Tennessee, 1991—1996. Math and science specialist Appalachian Rural Systemic Initative, 1996—2001. Director South Fork Local Systemic Change Pilot, 2001—2003.
Director national dissemination First Hand Learning, Inc, Buffalo, 2003—2004. Amsp intern Appalachian Math and Science Partnership, Lexington, Kentucky, 2004—2005. Executive director Friends of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Inc, Helenwood, Tennessee, since 2005.
Consultant, program review National Science Teachers Association, Oneida, 2004—2005. Presenter in field.
Secretary Scott County Recreational Board, Hunstville, Tennessee, 1991—1995. Foster care review board Scott County Department Human Resources, 1991—2003. Advisory board Seminars Science, American Museum Natural History, New York City, 2003—2004.
Member of OH&LD (honorary. President 1985-1987), Golden Key (honorary), Pi Alpha Xi (honorary), Alpha Zeta (honorary), Phi Kappa Phi (honorary).
Married Martin P Shoemaker, December 29, 1974. Children: Peter F., Boolie L., Virginia A.