Great Books Foundation
Michelle Barreras has extensive work experience in the field of education. Michelle started their career as an educator at District #36 in 1998 and worked there until 2007. Michelle then became a lecturer at Columbia College Chicago from 2009 to 2014. In 2014, they transitioned to The Nueva School as a Kindergarten Teacher and remained in that role until 2017. From 2017 to 2023, they served as the Head of School at The Discovery School at Bay Area Discovery Museum. Currently, they are the Assistant Director of K-12 Partnerships at Great Books Foundation.
Michelle Barreras earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from the University of Iowa, which they attended from 1986 to 1990. Later, from 1995 to 1997, they pursued a Master's degree in Early Childhood Leadership & Advocacy from National Louis University. In addition, they also earned a Master of Education (MEd) degree from National Louis University, although the specific years of study for this degree are not provided.
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Great Books Foundation
The Great Books Foundation helps create a world of readers and thinkers of all ages. * We create reading and discussion programs for students and adults in the conviction that literacy and critical thinking help people of all ages become more knowledgeable, reflective, and engaged citizens. * We teach preK–12 students in Great Books programs how to think critically—sparking a passion for literature and ideas through the discussion of fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. * We provide instruction for teachers, parents, and adult volunteers in Shared Inquiry™, a method of teaching and learning developed by Great Books that promotes close reading, careful questioning, active listening, and the respectful exchange of ideas. * We create partnerships with educational and community organizations to advance reading and discussion as a means for exploring shared concerns and common ground.