Morgan Friar

Dynamic Educational professional with a robust track record in advancing PK-12 education for underserved communities. Proven expertise as an instructional leader, committed to fostering diversity and driving systemic change. Excel in creating and leading high-impact projects with a deep understanding of academic content and standards. Highly skilled in adult education, coaching, and team collaboration within virtual environments. Strategic thinker with exceptional project management and communication abilities, adept at using technology to enhance educational outcomes. Passionate, self-driven, and adaptable, consistently delivering transformative results in fast-paced settings.

Speech-Language Pathologist and Educational Coach, The Speech Pathology Group

• Dedication to Equity in Education: Demonstrated passion for enhancing education for PK-12 students from low-income communities through a pioneering MTSS framework, ensuring equitable support and reducing future special education dependency.
• Instructional Leadership, Played a vital role in school system-level instructional leadership by developing and implementing culturally-sensitive screening processes for young learners, which informed personalized support plans aligned with educational standards.
• Diversity and Inclusion Commitment, Advocated for and implemented inclusive and equitable educational practices, ensuring that diversity and anti-racism principles are embedded within the MTSS framework and intervention strategies.
• Program and Project Management, Managed comprehensive Tier 1 and Tier 2 intervention programs, showcasing the ability to lead impactful projects within a high-performing educational system.
• Expert-Level Academic Knowledge, Utilized deep knowledge of educational content to create and execute interventions, particularly in language development, contributing to early literacy outcomes.
• Adult Education and Coaching, Developed and led professional development sessions for educators, enhancing adult learning and instructional capabilities.
• Team Collaboration, Fostered strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration, especially in virtual environments.

Speech-Language Pathologist, DC Public Schools

• Expertise in Specialized Education: Proficient in designing individualized education programs for a caseload of 47 students, demonstrating a commitment to serving diverse learning needs, an essential aspect of improving PK-12 education for children from low-income communities.
• Evidence-Based Instructional Leadership, Provided high-quality, evidence-based interventions in areas critical to communication development, showcasing the ability to manage complex educational programs that contribute to students' success.
• Assessment and Evaluation, Conducted comprehensive evaluations to inform instructional decisions, exemplifying deep knowledge of academic standards and instructional systems in early literacy and special education.
• Professional Development and Coaching, Led training sessions for parents and educators, highlighting the ability to build effective adult learning experiences and influence adults toward improvement in a supportive role.
• Detail-Oriented Project Management, Demonstrated outstanding project management skills through meticulous documentation and progress tracking, ensuring every detail contributes to the larger goal of educational advancement.

Second Grade Educator, Teach For America 

• Leadership in Educational Innovation: As an instructional leader, initiated curriculum innovations to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds, aligning with the mission to improve education for children in low-income communities.
• Strategic Project Management, Excelled in strategic planning and resource management, leading to the acquisition of classroom resources and supporting educational initiatives aimed at closing the achievement gap.

Territory Business Manager, Johnson & Johnson 

• Strategic Influence and Leadership: Quickly ascended to roles of increased responsibility, reflecting a proven track record in leadership and the ability to influence and drive results within a team.
• Diversity in Recruitment and Team Building, Established and nurtured partnerships with diverse institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, principles vital to educational leadership roles.
• Innovative Strategy Implementation, Spearheaded novel strategies in training and sales, which can be translated into innovative educational programs and systems, emphasizing the ability to manage details while seeing the overarching strategic goals.
• High-Level Communication, Exemplified strong communication skills through the creation of engaging presentations and effective training programs, ensuring high-quality, partner-facing instructional materials.
• Technological Proficiency, Demonstrated extensive experience with Google Suite, showcasing the capability to leverage technology for efficient project management and collaboration in a virtual environment.
• Adaptability in Dynamic Environments, Exhibited the ability to quickly adapt and excel in a fast-paced, start-up atmosphere, a skill directly transferable to educational improvement initiatives requiring entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity.

• The Hanen Centre Parent Coaching Certification
• California Speech Language Pathologist License
• American Speech and Hearing Association Certification of Clinical Competence

• Pipeline Autism Research Fellowship Recipient
• School of Communications Board of Visitors Award

• Spelman College Alumnae Chapter Secretary