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English language educator

Ruth Barton, American language educator. Ruth Barton award named in her honor, Cutler Publications, Inc., 1996, Gresham, Riley award, 1998. Member Society Literature and Science, Children's Literature Association (newsletter layout editor 1992-1998).

Background

Barton, Ruth was born on July 7, 1934 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Daughter of John William and Ruby Catherine (Templeton) Pendergrass.

Education

BJ, University Texas, 1955; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1969.

Career

Reporter Fort Worth (Texas) Press, 1955-1957. Claims representative Social Security, Detroit, 1958-1959. Professor English Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1964—2003.

Retired

Advisor Cutler Publications, Inc., Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1970—2003, director writing program, 1983-1999. Presenter in field, 1978-2001.

Achievements

  • Ruth Barton has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Literature and Science, Children's Literature Association (newsletter layout editor since 1992).

Interests

  • Avocations: making pottery, travel, watching wildlife. Fax: (719) 389-6837. E-mail: rbarton@ColoradoCollege.edu.

Connections

Married Tom K. Barton, April 21, 1957 (deceased July 1997). Children: Belle Barton Rosing (deceased), Elliott Marshall.

Father:
John William Pendergrass

Mother:
Ruby Catherine (Templeton) Pendergrass

Spouse:
Tom K. Barton

child:
Belle Barton Rosing Barton (deceased)

child:
Elliott Marshall Barton