Working as the creator of Career Launch, Co-Director for Our Place Community Center-Imagination Factory Children’s Museum, and Director of Michigan’s Dickinson-Iron Great Start Collaborative has given Barb the knowledge and wisdom it takes to create engaging education programs. Teaching at the elementary to college level, coaching swimming and track, training youth and adults throughout the Midwest and working with early childhood programs has provided Barb with a special gift of love and enthusiasm for making a difference in the lives of children and families.