Barbara attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri & graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Studied acting 3 years with Lee Strasburg in Manhattan, N.Y.
Active with the Miss America organization.
Former president of CBS, Robert Wussler, hired Barbara to replace Phyllis George as a sportscaster on the NFL Today show. Trained 2 years under producer, Michael Pearl (Hall of Fame recipient,) & director Robert Fishman (both Emmy award-winning in sports.)
Acted on CBS Soap Opera; Love of Life, as Dr. Jill Norton, commercials & modeling.
Game Girl, Barbara Ellen, was a former Miss Indiana & 1st runner-up to Miss America & will have connections to pageant girls. (Crowns are like beacons-they attract.)
Game Girl, Barbara Ellen was previously married to 2 bestselling authors & has edited 6 bestselling books & can write copy for GG commercials as well as interviews & skits.
Studied Feng Shui & gave lectures on international cruise ships.
Studied at the Medici School in Florence, Italy: art & language.
Studies ballroom dancing.
Award-winning juried artist.
Volunteer Work:
- Homeless Advocate –Drug & Alcohol rehab; trained by Dr. Selwyn Rose for PTS.
- Domestic Violence: interview training & “Miss America” poise & confidence skills coaching.