Barbara Natland is a retired classroom teacher. Her last assignment included being part of a CORE team of educators who were trained by NASA as NASA Explorer School teachers. Barbara now participates in community educational presentations as a Solar System Ambassador. She participates as an educator for school and public science clubs, KEASA monthly star watches as well as special astronomy events. She enjoys collaborating with her husband, Dr. James Natland, a retired Geology Professor from University of Miami. She also works closely with Pastor James Merritt who organizes multiple astronomy events. But the loves of her life are her family and three lively grandsons, ages 3 to 14.