Anette On Education

Texas Educators Step Up--Dr. Kevin Brown

Episode Summary

Special Edition for COVID-19: Hear from Dr. Kevin Brown, executive director of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), about how school districts and educators across Texas are stepping up to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. How do over 1000 districts pivot to continue providing education to the 5.4 millions students in Texas public schools in just a week or two? By loving the work and the students they serve, according to Kevin. The mission of TASA is to promote, provide, and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students. Brown, who holds a doctorate in education administration from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in education administration from Texas State University, and a bachelor’s degree in government with honors from The University of Texas at Austin, has a wealth of experience in public education. Prior to joining the TASA staff in 2018, he led Alamo Heights ISD as superintendent for 10 years after serving as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and in district-level positions in human resources and communications in Southwest, Round Rock, New Braunfels and Alamo Heights ISDs. Dr. Brown has also taught graduate courses at Texas State University and guest lectured at Trinity University. During his career, he has held top leadership roles in TASA, the Texas School Coalition, the Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools, and the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators. Dr. Brown is a passionate advocate for public education and believes that quality teachers and a supportive community are critical components to the success of children and to the continued success of our democratic way of life.

Episode Notes

Special Edition for COVID-19: Hear from Dr. Kevin Brown, executive director of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), about how school districts and educators across Texas are stepping up to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. How do over 1000 districts pivot to continue providing education to the 5.4 millions students in Texas public schools in just a week or two? By loving the work and the students they serve, according to Kevin.

The mission of TASA is to promote, provide, and develop leaders who create and sustain student-centered schools and develop future-ready students.

Brown, who holds a doctorate in education administration from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in education administration from Texas State University, and a bachelor’s degree in government with honors from The University of Texas at Austin, has a wealth of experience in public education.

Prior to joining the TASA staff in 2018, he led Alamo Heights ISD as superintendent for 10 years after serving as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and in district-level positions in human resources and communications in Southwest, Round Rock, New Braunfels and Alamo Heights ISDs. Dr. Brown has also taught graduate courses at Texas State University and guest lectured at Trinity University.

During his career, he has held top leadership roles in TASA, the Texas School Coalition, the Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools, and the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators.

Dr. Brown is a passionate advocate for public education and believes that quality teachers and a supportive community are critical components to the success of children and to the continued success of our democratic way of life.