Barbara grew up in the small city of Roswell, New Mexico. Growing up, she was fascinated by science and learning how things worked. She attended the University of New Mexico and obtained a B.S. degree in biology. She was a dedicated stay at home mother for 15 years, and has tutored math at St. Therese in the past. Barbara was brought up with values, such as compassion, respect, and kindness. She believes that each child is unique and possesses these values, along with many more. Barbara is proud to be a part of the St. Therese staff.