Meet our People

Barbara Perla Whitcomb

As founder and CEO of Pearls of Life Foundation,Inc. Barbara understands the importance of transitional support and planning. Therefore, she has established The Foundation as  a nonprofit organization, with the purpose of being a process and a  solution, not just a service. Barbara is a resident and business owner  in Western New York who recognizes the various changes and needs of  diverse communities and is prepared to help meet these challenges.

While  maintaining her role as high school teacher in the City of Buffalo,  Barbara was also credited for successfully instructing individuals from over 40 countries in transitional planning, remedial, tutorial,  enrichment and job-readiness programs earning her opportunities to  present at educational conferences. She holds degrees in Spanish,  English as a Second Language, Business Management, Paralegal Studies  with associated specialties. Her Masters Degree is in Bilingual Special  Education.

Barbara  created the foundation by incorporating her work, educational and life  experiences. She openly shares her own major economic, social and  emotional transitional stages  including travel and study abroad, career changes, academic demands,  the deaths of her daughter and husband, and other life-altering  situations. Barbara personally demonstrates that with determination,  education, motivation and help from family and friends people can  transform challenge into opportunity.

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The Pearls of Life

220 Woodmere Drive Tn Tonawanda, NY 14150 US

(716) 695-6533