Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Equity and Inclusion, Springfield Public Schools. 2023-Present

• Partner with the Equity and Inclusion Coordinator to lead districtwide equity initiatives.

• Train staff on anti-racism practices, interrupting microaggressions, and applying an equity lens to decision-making.

• Develop and support student affinity groups, staff affinity spaces, and student voice panels.

• Organize district-wide Student Union (BSU, NASU, AAPI, LSU) Conferences, securing community partnerships, keynote speakers, and grant funding.

• Guide administrators in restorative practices and equitable student discipline.

Language Arts / Social Studies Teacher & Equity Team Leader, Springfield Public Schools 2021-2023

• Taught 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies in supported block classrooms.

• Served as roving substitute across content areas and instructional assistant roles.

• Coordinated the school’s Black Student Union, inviting community leaders and professionals to mentor students.

• Assisted PBIS and equity teams in developing student presentations on social justice and reparations.

Instructional Assistant

Bridgeway House School, 2017-2020

• Supported preschool through high school students on the autism spectrum.

• Implemented IEP goals using STAR, Edmark, and communication technology (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat).

• Developed social stories and visual schedules to support transitions and independence.

Attorney at Law

Law Office of Jeffrey D. Barrar, Vancouver, WA, 2008-2012

• Managed 700+ annual public defense cases, including DUII and domestic violence.

• Conducted jury and bench trials, investigations, and client advocacy.

• Connected clients to treatment programs, financial resources, and community support.

Educational Background

Doctor of Education (DE.d.) in Educational Leadership, University of Oregon (in progress, 2025 cohort)

COSA Principal Licensure Program, University of Oregon, (In Progress, Spring 2026)

Master of Arts in Teaching, Pacific University, Eugene Oregon, 2022

Juris Doctorate, Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, OR, 2005

Bachelor of Science in Sociology Portland State University, 2000

Skills & Expertise

• Founder of SPS district-wide Black Student Union Conference, grades 5-12, since 2023

• Founder of SPS district-wide Latine Student Union Conference, grades 6-12, since 2023

• Founder of SPS district-wide Native American Student Union Conference, grades 6-12, since 2024

• Secured $4000 grant for Black Student Union Conference from Springfield Education Foundation for 2024-25, and 2025/26 school years.

• 2025 Oregon Equity Summit Presenter for establishing Affinity Groups breakout class.