Becky Ferrell as Calamity Jane
Becky Ferrell, born in central Ohio, joined Women in History in 2002. Becky portrays Molly Pitcher, Louisa May Alcott, Julia Dent Grant, Calamity Jane, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Rachel Carson. Her favorite characters to portray are Molly Pitcher and Calamity Jane because Molly is a strong, fiery Patriot, fighting for a young nation and Calamity is an outrageous storyteller who gets lots of laughs from audiences. Becky serves on the public relations committee of WIH.

Becky graduated from Concordia University (B.A.) and Ohio State University (M.A.). She is a licensed, certified teacher, grades 1-8. She has taught for 25 years in a variety of settings, but primarily in Lutheran schools. Currently Becky is serving as an adjunct instructor at Cleveland State University in the College of Education. She is also substituting in area schools and tutoring. Becky loves working with children.

Becky and husband, Paul, live in Sheffield Village, Ohio. Together, they enjoy traveling – especially to an ocean! Becky loves to read, write, and learn. She enjoys her time spent with family and friends. Becky is active in church and helping others. Becky’s motto for life is “Live as if you will die tomorrow, but learn as if you will live forever.”

Women in History has become an important part of Becky’s life. She has always loved history, and this venue allows her to explore history, tell stories, and act. She enjoys working with the other ladies in the group as well as meeting wonderful people in the audiences and after the shows.