“Never mistake motion for action.” — Ernest Hemingway✅ CAREER SNAPSHOT:Mission-driven and passionateDedicated to advocacy for marginalized students and literacy 18 Years in alternative educationLiteracy specialistBuilt library from ground upGretchen Niva Lifetime Service Award winnerPeer-nominated and selected Support Staff of the Year Award winnerMaster of Science in Secondary EducationLibrary Media certification ✅ WHO I AM:🔸 Passionate educator and coach with distinctive background spanning diverse educational contexts looking to leverage hands-on classroom experience and pivot into new career path outside of public education🔸 Motivated by fostering independent learners with extensive experience in curriculum design, program development, and cross-functional collaboration🔸 Adept at crafting and evaluating systems, assessments, and resources that empower students, teachers, and administrators ✅ MY SUPERPOWERS ARE:I am a fault-finder. I have the innate ability to quickly evaluate the big picture, pinpoint potential flaws, and develop robust solutions to mitigate risk. ✅ MY PROFESSIONAL PROMISE IS:To always act with integrity while doing my best, with a constant commitment to learning and growing ✅ IN MY SPARE TIME:I enjoy reading, am interested in 3D printing, learning to make sushi, and spending time with my cat.✅ ASK ME ABOUT:Being a direct descendant of General Patton. ✅ WHAT OTHERS SAY:👉 “She created and shared her vision for the library media center, the hub of a collaborative, reflective, and culturally responsive learning community dedicated to empowering and encouraging students to provide opportunities for students to become productive, critical thinking citizens.”👉 “Ms. Barrows goes above and beyond to remind us that literacy standards belong in every classroom, and provides the support to help us all get there.”