Dawan Barfield

Dawan, a proud Georgia native, is passionate about making education and early learning better for everyone. As the PAACT Community Outreach Manager, he loves bringing people together and inspiring groups of advocates who support early education. After spending twelve rewarding years with Atlanta Public Schools (APS) as a Certified Spanish Interpreter and Bilingual Community Liaison, Dawan joined GEEARS excited to keep making a positive impact. He enjoys using his Spanish—whether he’s interpreting or teaching—and finds real joy in sharing his skills with the community.

Dawan believes that connecting with parents and building community involvement are key ingredients for success. He cherishes his role as a parent to three wonderful children: two daughters and one son.

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