Nevada Afterschool Network: TeQuia Barrett

TeQuia Barrett, M.Ed.
SLT - Statewide Advisory Member
Affiliation:  Nevada Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers

I am the State Director of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program at the Nevada Department of Education.  I am a former classroom teacher and 21st Century Program Director with over 15 years of experience in education.


​What do you feel is the most important quality you bring to the Nevada Afterschool Network and the field of out-of-school-time programming?
I am dedicated and passionate to work in the OST field.   I wholeheartedly believe in the important of OST afterschool programs in the lives of students and in support of families.  The OST field plays a significant part in developing the whole-child, as well as, provides additional supports for positive growth and achievement of youth educationally.  This type of support and community collaboration is necessary to advance education throughout the state.

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