Shira Baron is an Equal Justice Works fellow, sponsored by the Norflet Progress Fund. Her work focuses on using litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline as it impacts Newark’s students. Prior to joining ELC, Shira served as a math and science teacher in Chicago and New York. She received a B.A. with honors from University of Michigan and a J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law.