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Jill Dunlap Brown

Managing Partner
Brown & Schmidt Consulting, LLP

Jill has worked in the field of education for 20 years. During these years, she has worked with students, teachers, administrators, universities, and state departments. Her passion is ensuring that all children learn to read and that every teacher is empowered to know how to ensure this happens. Jill has served in the role of teacher, literacy coach, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.

Subjects: Education

Biography

Jill first earned a bachelor of arts in elementary education and spent time teaching grades 2 and 3. During her time in the classroom, Jill completed a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
She then went on to become a literacy coach for grades K-6. This position led to a job with the University of Missouri, consulting with districts throughout Missouri. During her time at the University of Missouri, she completed her Educational Specialist Degree and a PhD, both in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. She served 5 years as an Elementary Principal, and currently serves in the role of Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education.

Education

Areas of Research / Professional Expertise

Implementation of Educational Reform

Personal Interests

Traveling; Time with Family; Researching Educational Practices across Countries

Websites

Brown & Schmidt Consulting

Books

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