Barbara Cargill earned her undergraduate degree in Education from Baylor University and a Masters of Science in Science Education degree from Texas Woman’s University. Having taught high school science for almost ten years, she was the recipient of many teaching awards including a National Excellence Award for science teaching. Barbara’s interest in creative, hands-on learning for children combined with a love for science motivated her to found the WOW! program in 1995. The Woodlands is a wonderful place for the WOW! program and the community's response has prompted the creation of many other WOW! science programs.On January 1st of 2005, Barbara was sworn in as a member of the Texas State Board of Education for a 4-year term. She served four terms for a total of sixteen years! In July 2011, Governor Rick Perry appointed Barbara to serve as Chair of the board and she served as Chair for the maximum two 2-year terms. She retired from the Board in Dec. 2021 and considered it a great privilege to serve children, parents and teachers at the state level in Austin. Beginning June 1, 2022 she began a 3-year term as a Regent for Baylor University, her Alma Mater and also serves on the Board for Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County..Barbara still enjoys training pre-K and elementary teachers through professional developments. Barbara and her husband Terry have been married for 40 years. They have 3 wonderful sons, an amazing daughter-in-law, and 2 beautiful granddaughters, Sutton who is a camper and Stella who is a future science camper.Â
Kathy Wojtczak
Assistant Director
Thirty one years ago, Barbara and I put together a science summer camp for children. We were both young Moms with toddlers back then. We have learned so much with a never ending growing edge. We have been blessed with an outstanding and caring staff. The children in our community, over the years, have learned just how fun science can be! Our God is good!Â
Meet Our Staff
KAITLIN LIPETreasurer
WENDY MURRAYRegistrar
AMY GREERArt Director
Laura ann wojtczak
Assistant Teacher Coordinator
jessica collins
Junior Volunteer Lead Coordinator
cathy litzinger
Permanent Sub Teacher Luncheon and Gift Coordinator