Barbara Clinton
Role Model ~ Educator

Experiences That Provide Valuable Life Lessons

Barbara Clinton, PhD, smiles a lot. She has cause to. A 12-year faculty member at Highline Community College, she teaches speech and honors classes and is widely recognized at the college as the driving force behind Highline’s Honors Scholar program. She smiles because she has helped so many promising students excel in ways they never thought they would. As an example, Dr. Clinton’s efforts have resulted in an increase in the number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students becoming honors students.

“The influence that Dr. Clinton has on her students is far beyond what my writing can describe. It is the kind of impact that lasts a lifetime and changes someone's life forever,” said Phuong “Kim” Trinh, one of Clinton’s former honors students.

The National Communication Association (NCA) agrees. Dr. Clinton was chosen as the 2006 Community College Outstanding Educator. The award is given to faculty who demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to higher education and an outstanding contribution teaching at a community college.

“My specialty is ‘opening doors’ for students; it is my passion. I love
infecting students with my excitement about their potential.”

Take a few minutes to read about some of the students Dr. Clinton has ‘opened doors’ for….and then come in and meet with her. You may be surprised at the untapped potential you have that she can help you discover.