Edward Richard Barkowsky

Background

Barkowsky, Edward Richard was born on January 12, 1942 in Lamesa, Texas, United States. Son of Franz Richard and Anna Otillie Barkowsky.

Education

Bachelor in English, Texas Technology U., 1964; Master of Arts in English, Texas Technology U., 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Ball State University, 1975.

Career

Teaching assistant, Texas Technology U., Lubbock, 1965-1967; instructor English, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas, 1967-1969; doctoral fellow, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1969-1971; Professor of English, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas, since 1971; chair division committee/letters, Western Texas College, Snyder, since 1973.

Achievements

• Edward Richard Barkowsky has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Officer Scurry County United Way, Snyder, 1975-1998. Board directors West Texas Girl Scouts Council, Abilene, 1976-1996, president, 1991-1996. Member Texas Cmty. Teachers Association (vice-chair professional development committee 1991-1994), Association Literature Scholars and Critics.

Interests

• Avocations: wood working, wood carving, gardening.

Connections

Married Judith Katherine Self, May 31, 1964. Children: Lesa Ann, Holly Kay.

Father:

Franz Richard

Mother:

Anna Otillie Barkowsky

Spouse:

Judith Katherine Self

child:

Lesa Ann Barkowsky

child:

Holly Kay Barkowsky