Rachael Scarborough King, Ady Barkan’s beloved wife, is a distinguished English literature professor at the University of California in Santa Barbara.
Rachael’s academic journey began during her undergraduate years at Columbia University, where she completed her B.A. in comparative literature and society.
It was during this period that Rachael and Ady’s paths first crossed.
The smitten pair were in their early 20s, marking the beginning of their profound connection, which eventually led to marriage in 2015.
Rachael’s commitment to academia continued as she pursued a Ph.D. in English and American Literature, successfully earning her degree at New York University in 2014.
Besides her role as a professor, Rachael is an accomplished author and editor. Before returning to academia, she embarked on a career in journalism.
Her journalistic endeavours included working as a reporter at The Anniston Star in Alabama in 2006, followed by roles as a staff reporter at The Bend Bulletin in Oregon and The New Haven Register in Connecticut from 2007 to 2009.
Among her notable published works are “Writing To The World” and “After Print: Eighteenth-Century Manuscript Cultures.”
Ady Barkan wife’s impressive background reflects her dedication to both education and communication.
