Lara Francisco is an education specialist at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Special Education Teaching Degree from Western Washington University and is continuing her upper-level studies at Seattle Pacific University’s School of Education. She has a Washington State Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education (K-8) as well as for Special Education (K-12).

Lara’s work focuses on inclusionary practices in the classroom while looking at the whole child – academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs.  Understanding the importance of having strong internal systems, collaboration, and the benefits of using a Multi-Tiered Support System, Lara often provides support in these areas as well.  

Prior to joining the Haring Center, Lara spent 25 years working in both the Highline and Seattle School Districts. She has been a resource room teacher, a 1st and 2nd-grade teacher, a math specialist, and an MTSS team member and lead. She has also received additional training in both Positive Discipline and Roots of Empathy.

Adina Rosenberg is a fifth-year special education teacher in the Bellevue School District. She designed the One Out of Five: Disability History and Pride Project with Sarah Arvey, through partnership with the Washington Office of Education Ombuds and Rooted in Rights. She is passionate about disability justice and undoing systemic ableism. Adina enjoys reading, taking very long walks, and baking allergy-friendly desserts.