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.”
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Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I’ve always loved school and learning, and knew from a young age that I wanted to become a teacher.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in political science followed by a Master’s of Education in Inclusive Special Education.
I built my career as a special education teacher and administrator.
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.
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.
Education
High School
Bachelor
Political Science
College of the Holy Cross
Political Science
College of the Holy Cross
Graduate
Inclusive Special Education, Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
Lesley University
Inclusive Special Education, Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
Lesley University
Career
Navigator for Pediatric Partnerships
I help families that have special education concerns navigate the education system.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Helping People
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.
Advice for Getting Started
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.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Political Science
Political Science
Graduate
Inclusive Special Education, Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
Inclusive Special Education, Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
Hurdles
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation Immigrant
