Dr. Jill Brown

Meet Jill

25 Years Experience
BA in Elementary Education
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
EdS in Educational Leadership
PhD in Educational Leadership

Jill began her career as a 2nd and 3rd-grade teacher before moving into the role of literacy coach. She then spent nine years in administration at both the building and district levels, gaining a deep understanding of educational systems and leadership.

Jill has also worked as an educational consultant across Missouri and beyond, providing professional development and support for Science of Reading implementation. She is the Co-Founder of the Show-Me Science of Reading National Conference held in Columbia, MO each year.

Jill is the author of the book and online course, Matching Reading Data to Interventions: A Simple Tool for Elementary Educators, a practical guide that helps educators use reading data to inform and refine their reading practices.

Now, Jill is taking her passion for innovative education to new heights as she embarks on a journey to reimagine learning through her work in the field of microschools.

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When you were five, what did you dream of becoming?

Teacher

What’s one thing on your bucket list?

Studying school on location in Europe!

What inspired you to work in education?

My second grade teacher was someone who really fostered my love of school.

What was your favorite book or story as a child?

Baby Sitters Club Series

What’s your favorite thing about being part of the CALE community?

Our kids and our families. And getting to spend everyday with our amazing staff. Work is fun. And I do not take that for granted!

Share a fun fact or hidden talent that might surprise us!

I got to do an overnight stay on a Navy ship in 2019 and it was a true Top Gun experience!