Barbara Bales

Barbara Bales has over 15 years of experience in the educational field. Barbara most recently served as the Director of PK-20 Strategic Initiatives and Educational Innovation at the University of Wisconsin System. Barbara previously held positions as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where they focused on educational research and teaching.

Barbara Bales earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Education from the State University of New York Cortland. Barbara then pursued further education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction.