
Lizbeth Brown
Navigator for Pediatric Partnerships
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.”
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.”
Navigator for Pediatric Partnerships
I help families that have special education concerns navigate the education system.
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.
Here's the first step for everyone
The key is to start with a passion for teaching and education. That needs to be your foundation. If you want to get more into advocacy work, then the more specialized you can become in what you know, the better equipped you are to serve families. Make sure that service is something you really are interested in before starting in a career in education or advocacy.