Dr. Shelmon Brown

Dr. Shelmon Brown has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Dr. Shelmon is currently serving as the Chief Academic Officer at Pendergast Elementary School District since May 2021. Previously, they held the position of Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment at Phoenix Elementary School District #1 from June 2019 to May 2021. In addition, Dr. Brown worked as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs from May 2019 to May 2021. Prior to that, they were the K-12 Literacy & Language Arts Facilitator at Colorado Springs School District 11 from October 2013 to June 2019. Earlier in their career, Dr. Brown worked as a Command Instructor at the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School from 2005 to 2013 and as a Teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School from 2002 to 2005.

Dr. Shelmon Brown obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in the years 1997 to 2000. Dr. Shelmon then pursued further education at the University of Arizona, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Language, Reading & Culture from 2000 to 2001, and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching & Teacher Education from 2001 to 2002. Finally, they completed their education with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Leadership, Research & Policy at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs from 2007 to 2010.