Barbara Parker-Davis, Class of 1963

Barbara Parker-Davis ‘63 died December 3, 2022. Barbara was born August 31, 1941 to the late Paulyne Parker.
She completed her bachelor’s degree in English and minor in theater from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. During her time at Otterbein, she was a proud member of Theta Alpha Phi and Epsilon Kappa Tau sorority. Barbara also received her master’s in education at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Barbara taught AP English, World Literature and Composition for 43 years. Most of that time teaching at North Central High School, in Indianapolis. After the first time she retired she taught at Hasten Hebrew Academy in Indianapolis before retiring again. Her love and passion for education was honored multiple times through earning several teaching awards in excellence, nominated by her students.

Barbara is predeceased by her husband Thomas Davis. She is survived by her daughter Norena Kazmierczak, son-in-law Kurt Kazmierczak and grandchildren Samantha and Erek.