Jared Baar: From Teacher To Administration

(MenTeach: Jared Baar is one of the presenters at the World Forum in Maylasia.)

Jared is the Administrative Director at Rainbow Rising in Irvine, California

How did you enter the educational field?

I started as an after school teacher during college and found it to be rewarding.

What motivates you to do this work?

The fact that our work has a purpose. We are able to positively impact the lives of our students.

What are you currently reading or watching?

I’m reading a novel by Janet Lansbury called Elevating Child Care and I’m watching way too much T.V. since I have a newborn at home.

Share some of your greatest accomplishments.

What are some big goals you are working toward?

I’d like to open a child care center outside of Irvine sometime in the future

What are your top three leadership qualities?

Patience, perseverance and vision.

Name a leader that you admire and why?

Barack Obama is someone I have great respect for. Even while actively leading our nation, he never seemed disconnected. He’s even-keeled and represented what our country should strive to be.

Share an inspirational quote that resonates with you.

“A child doesn’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.”

As a child, what were your career aspirations?

I thought I’d play in the NFL (lol).

What causes are you passionate about?

Global warming and human rights.

What is one of the highlights of your career?

Being named Director of the year in 2022!

How do you show kindness to others and/or share ways others have shown kindness to you?

I try to be thoughtful about my interactions with everyone. I think showing kindness is different depending on the situation but it’s important to always lead with kindness.

What career legacy do you want to leave?

I have no idea.

Tell us what you had for breakfast!

I’m running on empty.