Background
Thomson, Barbara Swanson was born on December 26, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of C.R. Lamont and F. May (Charles) Swanson.
Thomson, Barbara Swanson was born on December 26, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of C.R. Lamont and F. May (Charles) Swanson.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1957; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1970.
Researcher scholarship office, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1953-1957; secondary teacher, Lansing Michigan School, 1957-1959; elementary teacher, Fremont Ohio School, 1959-1960; elementary teacher, Toledo Ohio School, 1960-1961; elementary teacher, Bexley Ohio School, 1961-1962; professor college education, Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1962. Chair traffic parking public safety Ohio State University, Columbus. National learning styles board directors St. Johns U., New York.
Board trustees Columbus Zoo, since 1990. Board directors Capital Area Human Society, Columbus, 1984-1990. Member task force Mayors Waterways, Columbus, since 1986.
Fellow Ohio Academy Science. Member ASCD (newsletter editor), NSTA (life), School Science and Mathematics Association (president).
Married Victor M. Showalter, October 22, 1982.