MEd, York University, 1999
BEd, York University, 1995
BA, York University, 1990

Areas of Specialization

Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Classroom Environment, Language & Literacy

Biography

Charmain Brown is a dedicated educator with extensive teaching and leadership experience with the York Region District School Board. She has an extensive background in curriculum, instruction, equity and inclusion. Charmain his the author of numerous publications and resources including the book Possibilities: Addressing Poverty in Elementary Schools and the e-texts Black Canadian Women:  A Legacy of Strength and 365:  Black Canadian Curriculum.  She has contributed to various projects for the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the Ontario College of Teachers including the development and facilitation of AQ courses.  Charmain has shown leadership as a Curriculum Consultant, Coordinator and Instructor with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (OISE/UT), and Course Director and Practicum Facilitator for York University in their Bachelor of Education programs.