I’m Dana Brown.
Curriculum expertise, service to students, time management, to captivate better results. I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration in behavioral sciences, from Concordia College-Bronxville, a master’s degree in reading and literacy from Fordham University, and an advanced certificate in educational leadership from SUNY New Paltz. I began my educational career in my family business, Open Day Educational Services, Inc., providing preschool, tutoring, and dance instruction to early childhood learners. I also taught first and second grade in the Peekskill City School District, worked as a reading specialist, literacy coach, specializing in adult learning, and as a district coordinator for the Wappingers Central School District, as well as served as a director for K-12 curriculum in the Arlington Central School District. As a consultant, I partner with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Dutchess County BOCES, Ulster County BOCES, Western Suffolk BOCES, the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, Franklin Square Union Free School District, The Educators Link, as well as other public and private schools and organizations. I am a member of the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages Collaborative. When I am not consulting, I serve roles as a teacher, assistant Principal and Principal in K-12 schools in the Hudson Valley. I also maintain positions in small business service industries in the area.
My Approach
Service to Students
I believe in an orientation towards service. As a district leader, I led in the district where my own three children went to school K-12. I received very honest feedback from a student’s perspective on our work, and I listened hard to what they wanted from their school experiences, and led teams with this at the forefront.
Time Management
There is so much time and so little of it at every moment. How we use time directly relates to engagement, outcomes, and our ability to demonstrate our expertise.
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Hundreds of Workshops Delivered
For 5 regions
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20+ Years of Educational Industry Experience
Across classroom, building and district levels
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Multiple Industry Experience
For a more workplace related experience for students
Franklin Square Union Free School District
Training and support of school district’s Fundations implementation, with a focus on the high priority elements of the program.
Affiliations
What Educators are Saying
“Dana is dedicated, knowledgeable, and dependable. Dana has worked for me as a consultant for several years, and she is dedicated, knowledgeable, and resourceful. She consistently anticipates districts’ needs and develops relevant professional learning opportunities to meet them. She brings a wealth of knowledge and draws on her experience across multiple fields to provide thoughtful, practical support. I have recommended her to many districts, and they have consistently praised her ability to tailor each experience to their specific needs. It is a pleasure to work with her!
Christina Vagenas, Divisional Administrator for Curriculum and Instruction - Western Suffolk BOCES
"Dana is a highly reflective educator who designs professional learning with outcomes in mind. She provides differentiated support that is engaging, aligned to district goals and responsive to the unique needs of the teachers and administrators she works with."
Dr. Gail Duffy, Superintendent - Haldane Central School District
Dana is professional, upbeat, and engaging. Working with Dana Brown has been one of the most dependable and rewarding partnerships in our professional learning work at Ulster BOCES. Over the past few years, she has led everything from our summer Science of Reading and writing webinars to sessions at our Pre-K–3 Jubilee and TA Impact day, along with our Together Series. She has also been a standout presenter at our Deeper Learning New York (DLNY) conference, where her deep-dive sessions, including “Teaching Sustainability: Going Green Across the Curriculum,” brought energy and practical ideas to a statewide audience. Her sessions are grounded in research, and educators leave with strategies they can use in their classrooms the very next day. Dana is responsive, organized, and a true collaborator, and I always know our participants are in excellent hands when she’s facilitating.
Victoria Setaro, Supervisor of Partnerships and School Development - Ulster BOCES
"Working with Dana helped to expand my understanding of using programs to meet the needs of each learner. She has a great way of explaining how to find the right approach for each learner.."
Jessica Wheeler, Principal - Arlington Central School District
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your professional learning needs.
FAQ
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Let’s start talking! We'll start with a free consultation to determine your professional learning needs (and if we'll make great collaborators).
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Pricing is based on both the project's scope and your business management method. (Depending on your BOCES Regional affiliation, rates are generally between $1,500 - $2,000 per day).
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Timelines depend on the project, but I generally dedicate up to a monthly booking for each partnership, with the possibility of an extension based on my availability.
