{"id":6444,"date":"2024-08-30T10:07:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T17:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/education\/2024\/08\/30\/honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-professor-emerita-barbara-benham-tye\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:36:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:36:49","slug":"honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-professor-emerita-barbara-benham-tye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/2024\/08\/30\/honoring-the-life-and-legacy-of-professor-emerita-barbara-benham-tye\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring the Life and Legacy of Professor Emerita Barbara Benham Tye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196213813 BCX0\">As we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Barbara Benham Tye, Professor Emerita of Education, the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196213813 BCX0\">Attallah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196213813 BCX0\"> College of Educational Studies at Chapman University remembers her extraordinary contributions to the field of education and her lasting impact on our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1210095 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1210095 BCX0\">Dr. Tye, a visionary leader and scholar, dedicated her life to advancing education through her research, teaching, and unwavering commitment to social justice. Her contributions to the field of education, particularly in global education and school change, have left an indelible mark <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1210095 BCX0\">at Chapman University <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1210095 BCX0\">and the broader educational community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1210095 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137534827 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137534827 BCX0\">The following tribute, shared by the Office of the Provost, Norma Bouchard, Ph.D., <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW137534827 BCX0\">reflects on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137534827 BCX0\"> Dr. Tye\u2019s remarkable life and enduring impact.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137534827 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>__<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6447 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/norma.png\" alt=\"The Office of the Provost\" width=\"528\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/norma.png 640w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2024\/08\/norma-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17526620 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17526620 BCX0\">It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Barbara Benham Tye, Professor Emerita of Education at the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17526620 BCX0\">Attallah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17526620 BCX0\"> College of Educational Studies, Chapman University. Dr. Tye, an esteemed educator, scholar, and leader, passed away on August 26, 2024, at her home in Santa Rosa, California.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW17526620 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW203232949 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW203232949 BCX0\">Barbara Benham Tye attended Antioch College and later earned her BA (&#8217;65) and MA (&#8217;67) from the University of Illinois, followed by an EdD (&#8217;77) from Texas Tech University. Her early career was marked by a Fulbright year in Afghanistan (1966-67), where she conducted folklore research. She later contributed to the development of the IGE High School Model at the C. F. Kettering Foundation in Dayton, Ohio, and worked on its implementation in Greer, South Carolina. She also taught Secondary Education at Furman University (1972-75).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\">In 1977, after completing her doctoral work, Barbara joined UCLA as part of John <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW196308309 BCX0\">Goodlad\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\"> Study of Schooling research team. Following the project&#8217;s conclusion in 1980, she married Ken Tye (Professor Emeritus) and embarked on educational projects worldwide, including in Norway, Indonesia, and Dubai. After Ken&#8217;s passing in 2015, Barbara <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\">relocated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\"> to northern California in 2016, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\">residing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196308309 BCX0\"> at Friends House, a Quaker retirement community, where she found companionship with her partner, Elizabeth Boardman.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW196308309 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64641444 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64641444 BCX0\">Barbara&#8217;s tenure at Chapman University spanned from 1983 to 2008, during which she served as the inaugural Dean of the then School of Education (1989-1993) and later as a professor until her retirement. She continued teaching part-time in the MA and PhD programs until 2016. Her research focused on global education, school change, and deep structure theory in schools. Barbara authored several seminal works, including &#8220;Multiple Realities: A Study of 13 American High Schools&#8221; (1985), &#8220;Global Education: A Study of School Change&#8221; (1992), and &#8220;Hard Truths: Uncovering the Deep Structure of Schooling&#8221; (2000). Her most recent book, &#8220;<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW64641444 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgertrudebenham.net%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckalaji%40chapman.edu%7Cf2867c03066f407583ca08dcc83f4cb5%7C809929af2d2545bf9837089eb9cfbd01%7C0%7C0%7C638605421402344625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3kbYVCObVSqTVrtUPJBpRbvOr2Ol5xZ%2FwJuIXkKRaUg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW64641444 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64641444 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Truda&#8217;s Boots: Stories from the Remarkable Life of Gertrude Emily Benham (1867-1938)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW64641444 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW64641444 BCX0\">,&#8221; was published in 2023.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW64641444 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84473169 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84473169 BCX0\">Barbara is survived by her two brothers, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84473169 BCX0\">Ian<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84473169 BCX0\"> and Craig; three <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW84473169 BCX0\">step-children<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84473169 BCX0\">, Steve, Debbie, and Michael; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and her beloved partner, Elizabeth Boardman. A memorial celebration will be held at Friends House in Santa Rosa; the date and time will be announced soon.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84473169 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Testimonials:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roxanne Greitz Miller, Dean of the Attallah College of Educational Studies and Professor of Teacher Education:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;I first met Barbara Tye in person on the day of my Chapman interview; however, I felt that I knew her already as her book\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Education\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was the core text in one of my doctoral courses at Florida International University. She provided an outstanding example of commitment and passion to equitable education throughout her career, and her impact continues to influence the Attallah College and its faculty in our pursuit of excellence and student service.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW215346446 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\">Don Cardinal, Professor Emeritus, close friend, neighbor, colleague, and former dean:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW215346446 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW215346446 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW215346446 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\">&#8220;When I first came to Chapman College\u2019s Department of Education in 1988, I saw it as a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW215346446 BCX0\">stepping stone<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\">. Then I met Barbara Tye. She lovingly humbled me, not by tearing me down, but by showing me, first by example, then through mentorship, how to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\">accomplish<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\">great things<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\"> within a small footprint. Her <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\">big ideas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215346446 BCX0\"> were not just dreams; they became realities through collaboration and strategic planning. Barbara\u2019s relentless pursuit of a socially just world shaped us all. I owe her so much. I will miss her dearly.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW215346446 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW186728171 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186728171 BCX0\">Dawn Hunter, Ph.D., Professor of Teaching (Retired):<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW186728171 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW186728171 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW186728171 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186728171 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186728171 BCX0\">&#8220;Barb was a brilliant scholar, role model, and mentor. She was a fierce advocate for both public and global education, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, bravery, and integrity. Barb always <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186728171 BCX0\">made time<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186728171 BCX0\"> for colleagues, whether for advice, friendship, or laughter. She will be greatly missed.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW186728171 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW117584965 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117584965 BCX0\">James G. Brown, Ph.D., Professor, Instructional Faculty, Department of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117584965 BCX0\">Peace<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117584965 BCX0\"> and Justice Studies:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW117584965 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW117584965 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW117584965 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117584965 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117584965 BCX0\">&#8220;Barbara\u2019s work defined many of the norms and dynamics of the School of Education. Her ideas about the deep structure of society deeply influenced my teaching. She was a dear friend and a most valued colleague, whose contributions I will always cherish.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117584965 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW172516354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">Suzanne <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">SooHoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">, Professor Emerita, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">Attallah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\"> College of Educational Studies:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW172516354 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW172516354 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW172516354 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">&#8220;Barbara was a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW172516354 BCX0\">Dean<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">, mentor, and friend. She <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\">exhibited<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\"> passion and commitment to public education and leadership grounded in caring, collaboration, and community. As a mentor, she laid <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW172516354 BCX0\">out growth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW172516354 BCX0\"> plans for each of us. As a friend, she nourished us with her delicious casseroles and social gatherings. She was the wind beneath my wings in academia.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW172516354 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW68984650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\">Anaida<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\"> Colon Muniz, Professor Emerita, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\">Attallah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\"> College of Educational Studies:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW68984650 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW68984650 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW68984650 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\">&#8220;Barbara was an icon when I arrived at Chapman 25 years ago. Her legacy was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\">evident<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68984650 BCX0\">, and her commitment to social justice served as an enduring example. She was always there to offer advice and support. Her dedication to education and love for her late husband and family were inspirational. It is hard to imagine a world without Barbara, but she left a lasting impact.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW68984650 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249671985 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249671985 BCX0\">Barbara Benham Tye&#8217;s life was defined by purpose, commitment, and love. Her legacy will endure through her significant contributions to education and the profound influence she had on the Chapman community and beyond.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57935134 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57935134 BCX0\">In the concluding line of her book,\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57935134 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57935134 BCX0\">Truda&#8217;s Boots<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57935134 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57935134 BCX0\">, she wrote, \u201cAltogether an extremely satisfactory day.\u201d It is fitting to say that Barbara&#8217;s life journey was filled with many extraordinarily fulfilling and impactful days.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW57935134 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span 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