Shirley A. Barber was a pioneer in education and an educator at the Clark County School District (CCSD). She dedicated much of her life advocating for academic excellence and finding positive, long-term solutions. Her motto was, “Educate the Whole Child.”
She invested her time in early literacy programs such as Reading Round-up and providing free Book Fairs for underserved students. She successfully lobbied for full-day Kindergarten in CCSD and played a pivotal role in the development of CCSD’s Academic Support and Community Service Center, which supported STEM learning.
Mrs. Barber was one of the few African-American women to serve as a CCSD Board of School Trustee member.
She was a strong believer in community-based schools and helped implement many programs including Special Reading Laboratory, Pre-First Grade Intersession Program, Grandparent’s Day and Career Day.
Shirley A. Barber Elementary School opened in 2018.
