Barbara Michaels '56, '60
Barbara Michaels (1934-2021) earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1956, concentrating in early elementary education. A graduate of one of UWM’s first classes, she went on to earn her Master of Science in Education in 1960. She taught elementary school in the Fox Point-Bayside school district from 1956-1996. Throughout her lifetime, she served as a leader in the education community and as a dedicated UWM volunteer and advocate. In 1998, the UWM Alumni Association presented her with its Alumni Citizenship Award for service to humanity and support for future leaders. In her later years, she became a loyal member of the UWM Women’s Giving Circle supporting initiatives in the School of Education.
Impact
Barbara Michaels made an estate gift to the UWM School of Education to be used for Women’s Giving Circle initiatives. By meeting the emergency needs of students who are preparing to become teachers, the Women’s Giving Circle hopes to help the next generation of teachers. They also honor Barbara’s legacy as a teacher and supporter of future leaders.