Creating accessible and inclusive communities - beginning with schools.

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After thirteen years in the education field, I am excited to use my skillsets, experiences, and professional learning with local schools, families, and students. I have established student support programs as a founding school team member, led school-wide, equity-focused professional development, and built capacity to provide meaningful academic, social, and emotional experiences for students with complex support needs within the general education environment.

I graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education (2012), Master’s degree in Special Education (2020), and Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (2020).

Having previously called Pennsylvania and North Carolina home, I currently live in the Metro Detroit area of Michigan with my husband, two cats, and dog. When I’m not working towards educational equity, you might find me belting out Broadway showtunes, reading, or watching reality tv.

Maura Brown, M.ED

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  • National Board Certified Teacher

    • Exceptional Needs Specialist, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

  • Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate

    • Elementary K-5 All Subjects
      (K-8 All Subjects In Self-Contained Classroom) (ZG)

    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (SV)

    • Learning Disabilities (SM) K-12

  • DIR Floortime Basic Certificate

Certifications

  • "DIR 101: An Introduction to DIR and DIR Floortime”, ICDL. 12 hours (2021).

  • “DIR 201: Promoting Basic Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities”, ICDL. 28 hours (2022).

  • “Strength-Based Goal Writing for Autistic Students”, Learn Play Thrive, LLC. 12 hours (2022).

  • “Authentic AAC: Implementing Communication Systems for Autonomy & Connection”, Learn Play Thrive, LLC. 12 hours (2022).

  • “Co-Regulation & Sensory Safety The Foundation for Successful Participation”, Kelly Mahler. 2 hours (2022).

  • “Elementary Teaching for Equity and Justice”, Equity Literacy Institute. 4.5 hours(2022).

  • “Restorative Justice Summer Intensive for Educators”, Amplify RJ. 24 hours (2022).

Education & Professional Development

Read my introductory blog post by clicking here.