Faculty: Barbara Malkas, EdD
Barbara Malkas, EdD
Adjunct Faculty, Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department
| Degree | Institution |
| EdD | Sage Colleges of Albany, New York |
| MS | St. John's University, Queens, New York |
| BS | St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, New York |
Courses
- The Crux of School Leadership
- Leadership of Educational Institutions
Research and Practice Interests
- Education, Educational Leadership, and Change Theory
Professional Licenses and Certifications
- Professional License Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
- Initial License Principal/Assistant Principal
- Initial License Supervisor of Curriculum
- Professional Educator License Chemistry and General Science
Awards
- The Christos Daoulos Award from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (2025)
- The Bobbi D'Alessandro Award from the Women in Educational Leadership Network (2025)
- Women's History Month Women of Distinction Hall of Fame for the City of North Adams (2025)
- Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year from the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) (2024)
- Zonta Club Berkshire County Women of Honor (2024)
Concurrent Leadership, Service and Professional Activities
- President of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (2024)
Prior Experience
- Superintendent of Schools (2012-2025)
- Deputy Superintendent (2008-2012)
- Curriculum Coordinator (2006-2008)
- Assistant Principal (2004-2006)
Professional Affiliations
- Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS)
- Women in Education leadership Network (WELN)
- American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
Community Involvement
- Board President of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition
- Volunteer for the Seacoast Science Center, NH
Honorary Doctorate of Public Services
- Recognized by the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for service to the community and field of education at the annual commencement in May of 2025.