Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is teaching a Fisk University spring semester course, she confirmed Friday evening.

"As a University, we believe that Mrs. Barry can provide valuable insight into the role of women in public life. Several students have already expressed their appreciation for her perspective on the trials and tribulations of serving in a leadership role," a statement from Fisk indicated Friday evening.

Barry resigned from office last year after after she pleaded guilty to felony theft over $10,000.

Barry was sentenced to three years of probation and has agreed to reimburse the city $11,000 in unlawful expenses.

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Tennessean reporters Nate Rau and Adam Tamburin contributed to this report. Reach reporter Mariah Timms at mtimms@tennessean.com or 615-259-8344 and on Twitter @MariahTimms.