Occupation: Retired Senior Consultant
Company: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Born: Endicott, New York
Education:
MS in Administration and Supervision, North Carolina Central University (1982)
MS in Education, Binghamton University (1976)
BS in Education, State SUNY Oneonta (1972)
EdD, Division of Adult and Community College Education, Emphasis in Training and Development and Distance Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Certifications:
Certificate in Curriculum and Instructional Specialist; Language Arts Certificate, Grades 6-9; Institutional Technology Specialist; Certificate in Elementary Education, General and Math; Computer Literacy, Professional Mid-Management Administration, Texas; Certificate in Public Management (CPM), Office of State Personnel, Raleigh, NC; Total Quality Management Facilitator/Trainer
Career:
Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Education Administration, Grand Canyon University (2005-2012)
Dean of Students, Bostrom Alternative High School (2004-2005)
Special Assignment, Small School Planning, Phoenix Union High School District (2004)
Supervisor of Educational Technology and Grant Writing, Phoenix Union High School District (2000-2004)
Senior Planning Consultant, Office of Charter Schools, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (1997-2000)
Education Consultant II, Strategic Planning, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (1995-1997)
High School Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (1994-1995)
Technology Services Manager, Media and Technology Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (1992-1994)
Lead Consultant, Distance Learning Media and Technology Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC (1988-1992)
Instructor, Computer Literacy, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Carrollton, TX (1985-1988)
Telecommunications Consultant I, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (1985)
Computer Specialist, Math Specialist, Wake County Public Schools, Raleigh, NC (1980-1985)
Adjunct Professor, Mathematics Department, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC (1983); Math Coordinator, Crosby School, Raleigh, NC (1980-1982)
Office Manager, Accountant, Master Home Builders, Raleigh, NC (1970-1980)
Customer Service Representative, Sales and Marketing Division, FMC Corp., Broomfield, CO (1979)
Teacher, Mathematics Coordinator, Vice Principal, Broome County Catholic Schools, Binghamton, NY (1972-1979)
Engineering Clerk, IBM, Endicott, NY (1969-1971)
Civic:
Member, Board of Directors, Daniels School PTA (1991); Volunteer, North Carolina Public Television Studio; Developer, Satellite Instruction for Small Schools, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Creative Works:
Co-author, “A Book of Computer Literacy Activities,” Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (1990s); Speaker, Professional Meetings
Awards:
Recipient, Excellent Professor Award, Grand Canyon University (2005-2012); North Carolina Education Fellow, Appointment to the North Carolina Public School Forum (1999-2000); Scholar for Doctorate Studies, State Employee Association (1999); Recipient, University Continuing Education Professional’s William Rainey Harper Award for Dissertation Research (1999); Honoree, Special Recognition from Governor James B. Hunt and Superintendent Michael E. Ward, Charter Member of School Improvement Panel (1995-1998); Recipient, Award, Daniels Science Symposium (1993); Recipient, North Carolina DPI Excellence Award for Teleconference Series (1992); Recipient, Life and Learning Award, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (1988); Recipient, Teaching Excellence Award, Wake County Educational Foundation (1984); Recipient, Service Award, Daniels School (1982)
Memberships:
President, Board Member, North Carolina Society of Certified Public Managers (NCSCPM) (1992-1997); Board Member, Adviser, North Carolina Audio Visual Technicians Association (1992-1994); Vice President, Eastern Region, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) (1983-1985)
Family:
Daughter of John Anthony and Yolanda Rita Maruca
Widow: William David Barden (1973-2025)
Child: Tiffannie Marie
Two Granddaughters