Mary Evelyn Barcus

Background

Barcus, Mary Evelyn was born on April 3, 1938 in Peru, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Arthur Gibson and Mildred (Neher) Shull.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Manchester College, 1960; Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1964.

Career

Kindergarten teacher, Miami Elementary School, Wabash, Indiana, 1960-1964; elementary teacher, Crooked Creek School, Indianapolis, 1964-1972; preschool teacher, Second Presbyterian Preschool, Indianapolis, 1980-1985; preschool teacher, Speedway Cooperative, Indianapolis, 1985-1986; teacher assistant, St. Monica Catholic School, Indianapolis, 1990; preschool teacher, fun club teacher, Arthur Jordan Young Men’s Christian Association, Indianapolis preschool teacher, Indianapolis (Indiana) Children's Museum, since 1979. Docent school tours Children's Museum, Indianapolis, since 1987. Interpreter at Indianapolis children's music.

Facilitator Systematic Training Effective Parenting, Indianapolis.

Achievements

• Mary Evelyn Barcus has been listed as a noteworthy Primary school educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Professional volunteer, library helper in local school systems. Office helper North Center High School. Served on PTOs in various capacities.

Member CrossroadsGuild, Parents Day Out of St. Luke's Methodist Church, member church board, Two's Teacher Early Childhood Center. Sun. school/vacation church school teacher. Board directors Manchester College Parents Association.

Member American Association of University Women (charter, secretary), National Education Association (life), Indiana Association Education Young Children(state conference committee), Pi Lambda Theta.

Connections

Married Robert Gene Barcus, August 9, 1959. Children: Jennifer Sue, Debra Lynn.

Father:

Arthur Gibson Shull

Mother:

Mildred (Neher) Shull

Spouse:

Robert Gene Barcus

child:

Debra Lynn Barcus

child:

Jennifer Sue Barcus