Background
Morgan, Barbara R. was born on November 28, 1951 in Fresno, California, United States.
Morgan, Barbara R. was born on November 28, 1951 in Fresno, California, United States.
Bachelor in Human Biology with distinction, Stanford University, 1973. Teaching credential, College Notre Dame, Belmont, California, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Boise State University, 2008.
Teacher remedial reading and math Flathead Indian Reservation Arlee Elementary School, Montana, 1974. Teacher remedial reading/math McCall-Donnelly Elementary School, Idaho, 1975—1978, teacher, 1975—1978, 1979—1985, 1986—1998. Teacher elementary English and science Colegio Americano de Quito, Ecuador, 1978—1979.
Astronaut, educator mission specialist candidate National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1998—2008. Distinguished educator-in-residence Boise State University, since 2008. Backup candidate for Teacher in Space Program National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1985, member education division, office human resources and education.
Member federal task force for women and minorities in science and engineering National Science Foundation. Worked with National Aeronautics and Space Administration, speaking to educational organizations throughout the country, 1986. Crew member STS-118 mission (Endeavour), 2007.
Member of National Education Association, Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Challenger 7 award 1995), International Technology Education Association (Lawrence Prakken Professional Cooperation award 1996), International Reading Association, National Science Teachers Association, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Idaho Education Association, National Parent-Teachers Association (honorary. Honorary life member), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Clay Morgan; 2 children.