Assistant Professor Barbara J.P. Washington has been selected by the Office of Academic Affairs at Mississippi Valley State University as the Humanities Teacher of the Year. The award is given by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
Washington will deliver a lecture titled, "Teaching as a Profession/Passion" on Thursday, November 3 at 11 a.m. in the Business Education Auditorium on the Itta Bena campus.
Washington holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and Master of Education degree from The University of Mississippi - both in English Education.
She joined the Department of English and Foreign Languages at MVSU in 1974 as an instructor. While at the University, she has held numerous roles such as Honors College director, Writing Center professional tutor, and student teacher supervisor.
Her professional memberships include the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Mississippi Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, National Council of Teachers of English, Mississippi Congress of Parents and Teachers, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Washington has served as an Education Advisory Committee member for the Leflore County School District, advisor for Alpha Chi Honor Society, Region IV Director of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, and head coach and co-coach of the Honda All-Star Academic Team.
Over her career, she has earned numerous honors including Teacher of the Year, NAFEO Distinguished Alumni, and William Winter Faculty Scholar of the Year, SACS Outstanding Services Rendered, just to name a few.
She has actively served her community through local, state, regional and national organizations. Washington served as secretary, northern regional coordinator, publicity coordinator and director for the state Parent Teacher Association; numerous roles for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; PTSA president – Leflore County Elementary and High Schools; Sunday School teacher; among a host of other volunteer efforts.
For more information, contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 662.254.3875.