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Barbara has taught and shared science with children in the Dallas and Houston areas for almost twenty years. She has received teaching awards such as the "Thanks to Teachers" National Excellence Award, the A. J. Sales Educational Award, and a National Audubon Society Award. Barbara was also nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics teaching and was a Science Teacher's Association of Texas Outstanding Teacher nominee. As Director of "Wonders of the Woodlands Science Camp", Barbara authors or co-authors every curriculum for which the program is so well known. Barbara served on the Garland ISD Textbook Selection Committee, co-wrote curriculums for Hurst Euless Bedford ISD, and was the team leader for the district science curriculum development. She has presented teacher workshops for Conroe ISD, Region XI, and for many Science Teachers' Association of Texas Conferences and Houston Area Early Childhood conferences. She participated in the National Alliance of Business Education Symposium in Washington, D.C., as an honoree to study business and educational partnerships. In 1989 Barbara traveled to the International Science Fair as a teacher-sponsor for one of her students. She founded "Project Nature" for Hurst Euless Bedford ISD, which allowed her high school science students to teach science to local elementary school students. Barbara's interest in creative, hands-on
learning for children and a love for science
motivated her to found the Wonders of the
Woodlands Science Camp program in 1995. She still
serves as its director today. With a team of
dynamic certified teachers and fantastic
curriculum, the program attracts over 1,000
children each summer. Barbara is the curriculum
director as well, and she is often asked about the
secret to the program's Barbara started using animals in her classroom years ago because they provided an amazing bond between Barbara and her students. Many high risk students improved their grades and conduct just to earn the privilege to come in early and work with the classroom animals. And now Barbara uses the animals to educate children all over the Houston area. The animals still provide an instant bond and hands-on learning with children of all ages! Barbara also works closely with science teachers through in-services and consulting work. She volunteers to deliver the Science Camp discovery boxes to many local teachers. In area schools she leads various Science Outreach Programs, usually with her 50+ critters! Birthday parties, Family Science Nights, and other science programs keep Barbara busy year round. It is estimated that in 2003 alone she has worked with over 3,000 children through her science teaching programs and "WOW! Science Camp" program. In addition to her work in science education, Barbara is a sustainer with the Junior League of North Harris County. She served for many years in the League in programs such as "In Tune With Kids", Mercer Arboretum box docent, and "Sneaker Seekers." She is a CPR instructor and teaches Sunday school at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. She frequently serves as a judge at the Science and Technology Science Fair in Conroe ISD. Barbara serves on the David Elementary PTO Board and is the founder of the "Science Supporters" programs at Collins Intermediate and David Elementary. Her "WOW! From the Heart" program arranges for animals to visit sick children or children who need comfort due to difficult situations in their lives. Barbara is also on the steering committee for The Woodlands Children's Museum. Barbara Cargill is interested in using her education, experience, and skills to serve as a voice for the children of Texas. Let's help her get elected to the State Board of Education! |
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Barbara
Cargill earned her undergraduate degree in
education from Baylor University and a Masters of
Science in Science Education degree from Texas
Woman's University.
success. The secret is
really no secret at all! It is hands-on, hands-on,
hands-on...kids love it and they learn best from
it!