Raise the Barr Education

8 years of experience in education to children and adults from diverse socioeconomic, developmental, and cultural backgrounds. Experience developing and executing intervention programs in academic settings. - 4th year teaching first grade (current) - K-5 literacy intervention teacher - Music Program coordinator - Educational Fitness Instructor - SPED college link clinician

I believe in focusing on the positive and showing mutual respect in the classroom. Relationships are everything! We focus on building a family- like community where all students feel safe to learn and make mistakes. I have a passion for addressing the diverse needs of students, reducing barriers to academic success, and building self-confidence in learners.

- Coordinator for music workshops in two school districts with emphasis on multi-cultural programming. - Served 1700 hours on a diverse national service team of 35 members to promote literacy throughout Palm Beach County and Sound Florida. - Introduced American Sign Language to a developing country in Micronesia, producing the first manual, providing communication and community to and between the Deaf and hard of hearing families.

B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential

Teaching literacy is my favorite. I am a lover of all things primary, floral, and rainbow. I also love dogs, Target, tacos, and the outdoors!