BIOGRAPHY
About Dr. Barbara Bigsby Boyd
Dr. Barbara Bigsby Boyd was born on January 31, 1937. Her professional experience includes work as a lifelong educator, community leader, as well as civic and social club member. Dr. Boyd worked at Weaver Junior High from 1970 to 1985, Calhoun County Training School from 1962 to 1970, and JW Darden High School from 1960 to 1962. Dr. Boyd has also worked at Jacksonville State University, Gadsden State University, and served as an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Miles College. Dr. Boyd has two children and currently resides in her hometown of Anniston, Alabama.
Education, Experiences, & Affiliations
Education
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EdD, Instructional Leadership and Reading, University of Alabama
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MA, Supervision and Curriculum Development, University of Alabama, 1976
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BA, French/English, Miles College, Birmingham, 1960
Political Experience
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Representative, Alabama State House of Representatives, District 32, 1994-present
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Candidate, Alabama State House of Representatives, District 32, 2022
Current & Former Legislative Committees
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Ranking Minority Member, Children and Senior Advocacy Committee
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Ranking Minority Member, County and Municipal Government Committee
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Ranking Minority Member, Rules Committee
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Member, State Government Committee
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Former Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Children First Trust Fund, Alabama State House of Representatives
Professional Experience
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Associate Professor, College of Education, Miles College
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Former Employee, Gadsden State University
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Former Employee, Jacksonville State University
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Instructor, Weaver Junior High and High Schools, 1970-1985
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Instructor, Calhoun County Training School, 1962-1970
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Instructor, JW Darden High School, 1960-1962
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
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Member, Alabama Council of Negro Women
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Member, Alabama Democratic Conference, present
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Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Iota Mu Omega Chapter, present
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Member, Dorcas Art and Social Club
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Member, Kappa Delta Pi
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Chair/Trustee Board/Director of Christian Education, Murray Temple Christian Methodist Member
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Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, present
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Member, New South Coalition
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Member, Phi Delta Kappa, Jacksonville State University
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Member, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, present
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Board Member, National Education Association, 1989-1995
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Board Member, Alabama Education Association, 1984-1987