Patricia Barnes Walker

Background

Walker, Patricia Barnes was born on December 28, 1943 in Salisbury, Maryland, United States. Daughter of Herman Noel and Elnor Frances (Gibbons) Dykes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Salisbury State College, 1967. Master of Education in Reading, University Montana, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1985.

Career

Teacher Accomack County Schools, Virginia, 1967—1977. Assistant principal Melfa, 1977—1978. Middle school prin Parksley, 1978—1981.

State supervisor Virginia Department Education, Richmond, 1981—1985. President Peopleworks Publications, since 1985. Member adjunct faculty Virginia Commonwealth University, 1984, 1986—1987, University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1986—1987.

Consultant, trainer Allied Corporation, Petersburg, Virginia, 1984, Virginia Department General Services, Richmond, 1984. Board directors Accomack County Players, Accomac, 1980. Volunteer March Dimes, Richmond, 1986—1987.

Achievements

• Patricia Barnes Walker has been listed as a noteworthy publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of National Association Female Executives, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Writing historical novel.

Connections

Married John Gordon Barnes, June 13, 1961 (divorced January 1976). Children: Carol Kimberly, Christine Kelly. Married Kent Walker Walker, February 27, 1976.

Father:

Herman Noel Dykes

Mother:

Elnor Frances (Gibbons) Dykes

Spouse:

Kent Walker Walker

Spouse:

John Gordon Barnes

child:

Carol Kimberly Walker

child:

Christine Kelly Walker