Colleen Newman

Colleen Newman has extensive experience in education and support services, currently serving as a Coach for Special Olympics Young Athletes since June 2023. Colleen has been a Staff Development Teacher and Teacher with Baltimore County Public Schools since January 2018, focusing on differentiated instruction for diverse students. As an Adjunct Faculty member at Grand Canyon University, Colleen supervises student teachers in the Special Education program. Colleen also contributes as a Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line, providing support to individuals in crisis. In addition to mentoring families in crisis through Safe Families for Children since July 2014, Colleen has a background in early childhood education, having owned a licensed child care program and worked as a Parent Educator. Colleen holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Arts in Leadership in Special Education and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership.