Joan Parker Barrie

Background

Barrie, Joan Parker was born on August 25, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Joseph Alexander and Madeline Agnes (Smith) Parker.

Education

Bachelor of Education, Seattle U., 1959; Master of Education, Loyola Marymount, 1973.

Career

6th grade teacher, Sisters of Immaculate Heart, Hollywood, California, 1953-1956; reading specialist, Lakewood (Washington) Schools, 1959-1960; reading specialist, Beverly Hills (California) School District, 1960-1962; 2nd grade teacher, 6th grade reading specialist, Inglewood (California) Unified School District, 1962-1976; owner, Everest Cultural Enrichments, Los Angeles, since 1975; various positions, Torrance and Redondo, California, 1979-1982; office manager, Starbecca Records, Redondo Beach, California, 1982-1983; 5th and 6th grades teacher, St. Anthonys, El Segundo, California, 1984-1985; 2nd grade bilingual teacher, Hawthorne (California) School District, since 1985.

Achievements

• Joan Parker Barrie has been listed as a noteworthy Elementary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active United We Stand, 1994, Concern America, Redondo Beach, 1994. Member National Education Association, California Teachers Association, National Council Social Studies, S.W. Manuscripters, Dramatist Guild, Smithsonian, Ednl.

Interests

• Avocations: computers, reading, beach walking, gardening.

Connections

Father:

Joseph Alexander Parker

Mother:

Madeline Agnes (Smith) Parker