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. 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 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
"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.