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Lizbeth Brown
Lizbeth Brown
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Lizbeth Brown

EdNavigator

New Orleans, LA USA

"I started to feel very passionate about advocating for those who are in the most vulnerable positions in our society."

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Lizbeth's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Helping People

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Day In The Life

Navigator for Pediatric Partnerships

I help families that have special education concerns navigate the education system.

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Day In The Life Of A Pediatric Partnerships Navigator

My Day to Day

I get referrals from pediatricians to conduct outreach to families who require additional support with school enrollment or are requesting a special ed evaluation. I primarily support parents and caregivers in navigating the special education process for their child, connect with schools to ensure appropriate supports and services are offered and implemented to support struggling students, and keep medical providers in the loop about their patients' progress, evaluations, and support plans.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Political Science

    College of the Holy Cross

  • Graduate Degree

    Inclusive Special Education, Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

    Lesley University

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    I’ve always loved school and learning, and knew from a young age that I wanted to become a teacher.

  • 2.

    I earned my bachelor’s degree in political science followed by a Master’s of Education in Inclusive Special Education.

  • 3.

    I built my career as a special education teacher and administrator.

  • 4.

    I spent ten years working directly in schools but decided it was time to apply my skills in a different way after dealing with the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • 5.

    I joined EdNavigator and currently work as a navigator for pediatric partnerships, where I get direct referrals from pediatricians to work with families with special education concerns.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • As a first-generation American, my mom wasn't involved in my schooling because there weren't meaningful opportunities for her to be involved. Schools didn't make an effort to communicate in Spanish or find ways to involve families like mine.

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