Sharlena Barrow

Sharlena Barrow, M.S.Ed, is an experienced education professional currently serving as a Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment Specialist and Special Educator at Linwood Center, Inc. since April 2021. With a strong background in special education, Barrow previously held roles as a Special Education Teacher at HASA and Sheppard Pratt, where responsibilities included curriculum development and behavior management for students with diverse needs. Barrow has also worked as a Business Development & Education Consultant for ShillerLearning, conducting workshops nationwide and promoting Montessori-based curriculum. Additionally, Barrow has experience in international student support at Laureate Education, business management at Nordstrom, and entrepreneurship in the beauty industry. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Education focused on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University, a Master of Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Nicholls State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology from Towson University.