Barb Sherrill lives in Butte, Montana, and comes to AWARE with many years of experience in the fields of education and early childhood.

Barb, born and raised in Hamilton, Montana, lived in Butte for her teaching career, moved to Florence, Montana, and then returned to Butte where she is now closer to her grandchildren. She initially connected with AWARE as a member of our Early Childhood Services Policy Council. 

Now, she serves as a liaison between the council and the board of directors to keep us pointed in the right direction.

Barb was a teacher in the Ramsay and Butte school districts for 32 years, and she managed a grant program for the Butte district.  She then transitioned to an early childhood career setting up educational training as the head of provider services for Childcare Resources in Missoula. Shortly after, Barb was asked to run the Early Head Start programs for Ravalli Head Start in Missoula and Hamilton.  She’s attempted to retire on numerous occasions, but each time she has felt the need to continue serving in different capacities.