Barbara is the Co-ordinator of Religious Education in the Diocese of Motherwell and she has acted as Adviser in Religious Education for SCES since January 2009. She was formerly the Principal Teacher of Religious Education in Notre Dame High School, Greenock.

Barbara has the lead role in the development of advice and support for the teaching of religious education in Catholic schools and works closely with Diocesan Religious Education Advisers, as well as colleagues in Education Scotland and the Scottish Qualifications Authority.