SUSAN B. BROWN, Ph.D.
Professor of Special Education 284 Harmony Lake Drive
Executive Director, Education Canton, GA 30115
Student Services 770-704-8466
Bagwell College of Education 770-702-1784
Kennesaw State University 1susanbrown11@comcast.net
1000 Chastain Road (#9105) kennesawbrown@gmail.com
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 423-6347
(770) 429-3659 (FAX)
sbrown1@kennesaw.edu (email)
Education
Ph.D. Georgia State University Learning Disabilities
M.Ed. Georgia State University Learning Disabilities
BSHE University of Georgia Home Economics
Other Central Michigan Univ. Multicultural Issues
Technology
West Georgia College Supervision
Teacher Support Specialist
Special Education Director
Professional Experience
2009-Present Executive Director, Education Student Services,
Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State
2005 – 2009 Executive Director, Service Outreach & Partnerships,
Bagwell College of Education, Kennesaw State
1998 - 2005 Chair, Department of Special Education, Kennesaw State
2000- Present Professor of Special Education
1994- 2000 Associate Professor of Special Education, Kennesaw State
Special Education Program Coordinator
1992–1994 Part-time Instructor, Georgia State University
1992-1994 Part-Time Instructor, Kennesaw State University
1990-1994 Learning Disabilities Teacher, Paulding County Public Schools
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Assistant Professor, Central Michigan University (CMU)
Winter, 1990 Part-Time Faculty, Western Michigan University
Winter, 1987 Researcher, Michigan Adult Education & Literacy Center, Central Michigan University
1985-1986 Department Coordinating Council, Central Michigan University
1984-1985 Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction Unit, Central
Michigan University
1983-1986 Director, Central Michigan University Learning Disabilities Summer Clinic
1980 – 1988 Director Mt. Pleasant, MI Let's Play To Grow (United Way/Kennedy Foundation agency for families of children with disabilities)
1978-1979 Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University
Winter, 1979 Instructor, Mercer University
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Instructor, Georgia State University
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Learning Disabilities Teacher, Cobb County Georgia
1974-1976 Director, Cobb County Georgia Summer Learning Disabilities Program
1972-1974 Assistant Director, Title VI Grant Project
Cobb County & Georgia State University
Summer, 1971 Instructor, Georgia State University
1969-1970 Hospital/Homebound Teacher, Cobb County Georgia
1968-1969 Vocational Home Economics Teacher, DeKalb County Georgia
Honors & Awards
1992 Atlanta Journal/Constitution Honor Teacher Award in Special Education
1985 Central Michigan University Outstanding Student Organization Advisor
1977 Metro Atlanta Council for Exceptional Children Outstanding Teacher Award
1977 Cobb County Council for Exceptional Children Outstanding Teacher Award
Publications
Brown, S. (1999). Book Review: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Guide for Families and Communities. Remedial Education and Special Education, 20, 319-320.
Brown, S. & Simmons, M. (1998). 365 Positive Strategies for Single Parenting. Macon: Peake Road.
Brown, S. & Simmons, M. (1996). 50 Strategies for Positive Single Parenting. Atlanta: Today’s Kids Publishers.
Brown, S. (1996) KSU/Bartow County Collaborative Project, The PTEU Facilitator, Kennesaw: Kennesaw State University.
Brown, S. (1984, 1990) Sciencing and Children with Special
Education Needs. In Cain, S. & Evans, J. Sciencing Columbus, OH: Merrill.
Day (Brown), S. (1985) Preparation and Implementation of Individual Education Programs. Mt. Pleasant, MI: Central Michigan University Dean's Grant
Presentations
Brown, S.B. (2009). Assessment Roles and Tools in Today’s Schools. Charlotte, NC: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S.B. (2008). Preparing all teachers for inclusive education: The question of ownership. Milwaukee, WI: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. B., Strieker, T. & Bessette, H. (2006). Retaining and Retraining Teachers: Collaborative Development of Inservice Teacher Professional Learning Opportunities. San Diego, CA: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. B. & Fenton, A.M. (2006). Collaborative Teacher Induction Models and Online Mentoring Template to Enhance Success of All Students. Ashville, NC: International Association for Invitational Education.
Brown, S.B. & (2006). Factors Impacting School Success of Asian & Asian-American Students. Chengdu, China: Sino-American Consortium.
Brown, B., Brown, S.B., Fenton, A.M., Lindsey, H., Knox, B. & Slack, C. (2005). Model for Regional Collaboration in Teacher Education: The Northwest Georgia Crescent Alliance: Course Syllabi & Web-based Support for Introductory Education Courses. Jekyll Island, GA: Georgia Association for Teacher Educators.
Warner, M., Brown, S., Economopoulos, M., Rowe, R., & Ukeje, I. (2005). A Leader’s Role in Building an Ethical Family Infrastructure. Atlanta: ILEC Ethical Leadership Conference.
Fenton, A.M. & Brown, S. (2005). A Collaborative Teacher Induction and Professional Development Model to Enhance Academic Achievement for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse P-12 Students. Kennesaw, GA: International Conference of the SINO-American Education Consortium.
Brown, S. B. & Strieker, T.S. (2004) Instructional Design Projects: Preparing graduate candidates in best practice. Albuquerque, NM: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. B. & Wallace, D.S. (2004). Documenting Special Education Graduate Candidate Impact on K-12 Student Learning. Albuquerque, NM: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. B. & Wallace, D. S. (2003) Documenting Special Education Graduate Candidate Impact on K-12 Student Learning. Biloxi, MS: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. B., Wallace, D. S. & Shakespeare, D. (2002) Performance-based assessment of graduate program impact on student learning. Savannah, GA: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Crutchfield, M.D., Brown, S. B., Hooseer, C. M., Kenney, S. L., & Ryan, L.(2000). Performance-Based Assessment of Teacher Candidates: How Are We Doing? Las Vegas, NV: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Watkins, C.R., Panagos, R., Campbell-Whatley, G., Brown, S. (2000). Recruitment, Retention, and Enticement of Under-Represented Groups in Special Education. Las Vegas, NV: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
Strieker, T. & Brown, S. (2000). Project WINning Team: Georgia's Statewide Initiative to Prepare ALL Teachers in Inclusive Schooling Practices. Las Vegas, NV: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Strieker, T. (2000). Attention Deficit Disorder: Working together to prepare secondary students for future success. Vancouver, British Columbia: Council for Exceptional Children International Conference.
Brown, S. & Day, K. (1999) Attention Deficit Disorder. Kennesaw, GA: Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia annual conference.
Brown, S., Day, K., & Strieker, T. (1999). School-University Partnerships: The Collaborative Infrastructure to Support Inclusive Schools in an Urban Setting. Palm Springs, CA: CEC-Teacher Education Division Conference
Brown, S., Strieker, T., Delvin-Brown, A., Wallace, D., Wilkins, G., Morgan, V. & Jordan, K. (1999). Re/envisioning Education: University-Public School Professional Development Collaborative for Developing Inclusive Schools. Charlotte, VA: Council for Exceptional Children
Brown, S. & Evans, J. (1999). English Curriculum for Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities. Atlanta, GA: National Learning Disabilities Association.
Strieker, T. Et al. (1999). Team-based Planning: A successful Strategy to Support Inclusive Schools. Wailea, Hawaii: International Conference on Mental Retardation and Other Developmental Disabilities.
Strieker, T. Et al (1999). Team-based Planning: A successful Strategy to Support Inclusive Schools. Honolulu, Hawaii: Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities.
Brown, S. (1998). Math Methods for Active Learners. St. Simons Island, GA: Georgia Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1998). Using PowerPoint Software to Improve Student Written Expression Skills (Poster Session). Atlanta: National Technology & Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1997). Welcome to TED Conference from Georgia TED. Savannah, GA: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1997). Engaging Middle School Students with Learning Disabilities in the Learning Process. Chicago: Learning Disabilities Association. (*Audio taped for sale at conference).
Brown, S. & Puckett, K. (1996). Practice What You Preach: Integrating Technology into your Instruction. Washington, DC: National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1996). Thinking About Your Future. Atlanta: Region VIII Pi Lambda Theta.
Brown, S. & Puckett, K. (1996). Using Multi-media Presentations to Empower Regular Education Teachers in the Prereferral Process. Orlando: International Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1995). Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Brown, S., Perkel, H. & VanBrackle, A. (1995). Curricular Inclusion Model for Special Education. St. Simons, GA: Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S., Mims, N. & Dangel, H. (1994). Curriculum Development in Special Education. Atlanta: Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration.
Brown, S. (1994). Sciencing Journals for Learning Disabled Elementary Students. Atlanta: Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Erickson, J. (1992) Who Is Doing What. St. Simons, GA: Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Erickson, J. (1992) Integrating Whole Language into the Resource Room Program. Baltimore: National Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Erickson, J. (1992) Who Is Doing What: A Concrete Approach to Written Expression. Atlanta: National Learning Disabilities Association.
Brown, S. (1990) Family Life Cycle Issues: Graduation. Grand Rapids, MI: Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Erickson (1989). Special Education Teacher Certification: Present Status and Future Directions. Nashville: Teacher Education Division Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1989) Special Parents Have Needs Too. Grand Rapids, MI: Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1988). The Impact of a Handicapped Child on the Family Life Cycle. Grand Rapids, MI: Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1987) Adult Education is Literacy. Detroit: Michigan Adult Education Coalition.
Brown, S. (1987). SCEC and Let's Play To Grow. Chicago: National Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Zionts, P. (1981) Let's Play To Grow Clubs. New York: National Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1980). Validity Study of SEARCH Battery. Philadelphia: National Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Zionts, P. (1980). Dealing with Secondary Emotionally Impaired Students in the Classroom. Grand Rapids, MI: Michigan Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. (1979). Identification of Kindergarten Children at Risk for Learning Problems. Atlanta: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Brown, S. (1976). Cobb County Summer Program for Learning Disabled Children. Jekyll Island, GA: Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Hobbs, V. (1973). Title VI Federal Project. Jekyll Island, GA: Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Hobbs, V. (1972) Prescriptive Teaching. Washington, DC: National Council for Exceptional Children.
Brown, S. & Hobbs, V. (1971) Prescriptive Teaching. Savannah, GA:
Georgia Council for Exceptional Children.
Conference program reviewer:
CEC 2004, 2005, 2006
CEC-TED 1997, 2004, 2004, 2006
Professional Memberships (* indicates recent attendance at local, State, National Conventions)
*Council for Exceptional Children
Program reviewer (up-dated training completed April, 2002)
*Northwest Metro Chapter
Secretary 1998
University Representative 1997
*Division for Learning Disabilities
1971-2 Georgia Vice President
1972-3 Georgia President-Elect
1973-4 Georgia President
*Teacher Education Division
2002- 2005 Member-at-large for national TED
1997-99 Georgia President
1996-7 Georgia President-Elect
*Learning Disabilities Association
2001, 2002 State Secretary
1999-2001 State Conference Chairperson
1999 - 2002 State Board Member
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Cobb County Board Member
*Phi Delta Kappa
Chapter Foundation Representative (2005- 2006)
Chapter Research Representative (2 terms 1981- 1983)
Chapter Alternate Delegate (2 terms 1983-85) (Attended Regional Convention as Delegate)
Association for Colleges of Teacher Education
(Central Michigan University delegate 1985 National Conference)
*CHADD (Children with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Cobb County Advisory Board Member 1995-2002
National Professional Service:
1990 – present Council for Exceptional Children program folio reviewer
1991 & 1993 United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs ADD consultation
1991-1992 Attention Deficit Disorder Task Force
of the Council for Exceptional Children
1991- 1992 Accreditation Subcommittee of the Professional
Standards and Practice Committee, Council for
Exceptional Children
1988-1989 Teacher Education Division Task Force on Issues
Related to Certification and Personnel Development
Other Professional Service:
2006 Developed HB 671 Model Syllabus for Georgia PSC
2005 – 2006 RTM Institute for Leadership, Ethics & Character Steering Committee
2002-2004 Georgia Professional Standards Commission Task Force on Special Education Certification
2000 – 2002 Georgia Board of Regents General Education/Special Education consortia planning committee
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Represented KSU at Georgia Board of Regents Educational Leadership meetings
2004 SACS review for Bartow County, GA schools, Cluster Chair
2002 SACS review for Gwinnett County, GA schools, Cluster Chair
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SACS review for Cherokee County, GA schools, Cluster Chair
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SACS review for Cobb County, GA schools, Cluster Chair
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SACS review for Bartow County, GA schools
1994 SACS review for Sprayberry High School
Other Scholarship
Grant support and development as Executive Director of SO&P
Application of the systems change model to development of a performance based graduate teacher education program. Documenting the model used for development and continued refinement of the Kennesaw State University Special Education graduate program and showing the alignment with the systems change model.
Cornerstone Critical Friend $33,000 contract 2002-2003 Worked in two PK-3 schools in Dalton, GA with 80% ESOL populations to implement Cornerstone Literacy framework.
Action Research project in local middle school. Using PowerPoint Software to Improve Student Written Expression Skills (Poster Session presented for the National Technology & Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children in 1998).
Kennesaw State University CETL Research: Grant Empowering Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms (Presented with Anderegg & Schilhab for KSU Elementary and Early Childhood Education Academy 1996 and with K. Puckett for National Council for Exceptional Children in 1996).
Central Michigan University Sabbatical Research: Survey of state directors of teacher certification regarding special education teacher certification policies. (Presented at 1989 National Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children)
Central Michigan University Faculty Research & Creative Endeavors Grant: Survey of graduates of CMU special education programs to identify career paths of special education teachers. (Used for NCATE/CEC accreditation data 1989)
References
Margie Crutchfield Associate Vice President, Program Review
NCATE
2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
202- 466-7496 margie@ncate.org
Dr. Ann Smith Associate Dean
Bagwell College of Education
1000 Chastain Road (#0120)
Kennesaw, GA 30144 asmith@kennesaw.edu
770-423-7117
Vicki McLain Director, Center for Field Experiences and Partnerships
Bagwell College of Education
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, #0128
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
770-423-6734 vmclain@kennesaw.edu
Fran Watkins Director of Educator Preparation
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
Two Peachtree Street
Suite 6000
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-232-2640 fran.watkins@gapsc.com
Victor Morgan Director of Student Support Services 770-606-5800
Bartow County GA Schools
Central Office
65 Gilreath Road
Cartersville. GA 30121-5016
770-606-5800 Victor.morgan@bartow.k12.ga.us
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