Barbara T. Bowman

Barbara T. Bowman
Born
Barbara Taylor

(1928-10-30) October 30, 1928 (age 96)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationSarah Lawrence College (BA)
University of Chicago (MA)
OccupationEarly childhood education advocate
Years active50+
Known forCo-founder of Erikson Institute
Board member ofBusiness People in the Public Interest,
Chicago Public Library Foundation,
Great Books Foundation,
High Scope Educational Foundation,
Institute for Psychoanalysis,
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Spouse(s)James E. Bowman, M.D.
ChildrenValerie Jarrett
FatherRobert Rochon Taylor
RelativesRobert Robinson Taylor (grandfather)

Barbara Taylor Bowman (born October 30, 1928) is an American early childhood education expert/advocate, professor, and author. Her areas of expertise include early childhood care/education, educational equity for minority and low-income children, as well as intergenerational family support and roles.[1] She has served on several boards and was the co-founder of Erikson Institute, where she pioneered the teaching of early childhood education and administration.[2]

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  2. ^ "Barbara Bowman Biography". The HistoryMakers. 2002-05-20. Archived from the original on 2008-09-06. Retrieved 2008-11-09.