Barbara is a life-long Lutheran, originally from West Palm Beach, Florida and brings 20 years of ECE experience to Open Arms. Her most recent position in early childhood education was at Timothy Lutheran Preschool, in Woodstock, where she was the Director for 10 years. Prior to her Directorship, she worked as a Preschool teacher at Timothy Lutheran and as a Kindergarten Para-pro with the Cherokee County School Board.

Barbara graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Parks and Recreation, and earned a Master's in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. Barbara moved to metro Atlanta 25 years ago and has called Roswell home since 2010. She and her husband, John, have been married for 29 years and are parents to Jake, a Paramedic Firefighter in Gwinnett County, and Hanna, who is finishing her second year in college. When they can coordinate their schedules, the Bowlers enjoy traveling and visiting family in Maine(John's birthplace) and South Florida. Barbara relies on God not only during the tough times, but as a constant source of inspiration and hope.

"But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added on to you". Matthew 6:33