Melinda Stanzel Barneycastle
Historian
Melinda Stanzel Barneycastle
Historian

Relation to Victor and Joe Stanzel: great niece
Family: Granddaughter of Herman and Mary Stanzel, daughter of Clarence Edward and Marjorie Stanzel, widow of
Malcom Louie Barneycastle, Mother of Amanda Barneycastle Owen and Sarah Barneycastle Burdett
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education, Masters of Education
in Curriculum with a specialization to teach reading at all levels
Career Summary:
Foundation Involvement: board member since 2002, Communication Team Member, PAT Advisory Committee Member
Hobbies: reading, antiquing, walking, and family activities
Community Service:
Family: Granddaughter of Herman and Mary Stanzel, daughter of Clarence Edward and Marjorie Stanzel, widow of
Malcom Louie Barneycastle, Mother of Amanda Barneycastle Owen and Sarah Barneycastle Burdett
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Education, Masters of Education
in Curriculum with a specialization to teach reading at all levels
Career Summary:
- Taught Language Arts at Spring Forest Junior High School 1971-1975
- Professor of Developmental Studies at North Harris College / Lone Star College 1975-2009 in Houston, Texas
- Faculty Senate Representative, Financial Aid Scholarship Committee, Teaching Excellence Committee, President of Curriculum and Instruction Committee, Greater Houston Area Reading Council Member and Published Competency Profile Test Bank to Accompany the Scott Poresman Handbook for Writers: How to Study Government, Guide to Participation and Voting
- Retired 2009
Foundation Involvement: board member since 2002, Communication Team Member, PAT Advisory Committee Member
Hobbies: reading, antiquing, walking, and family activities
Community Service:
- National History Fair Volunteer
- University Interscholastic League Judge