Barbara Howard may refer to: Barbara Howard, Countess of Suffolk (1622–1681), English courtier Barbara Howard (athlete) (1920–2017), Canadian sprinter Barbara Howard (artist) (1926–2002), Canadian painter, wood engraver, draughtsperson, bookbinder and designer Barbara Howard (actress) (born 1956), American actress John R. Coryell or Barbara Howard, American dime novelist Barbara Howard (Abbott Elementary), a fictional character on theTV series Abbott Elementary portrayed by Sheryl Lee Ralph