Sametta brown
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced education leader with deep expertise in policy guidance, education compliance, and program evaluation. Known for stakeholder collaboration, effective communication, and data-driven recommendations that strengthen school operations and improve outcomes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational consultant
Self employed
New Orleans, Louisiana
06.2016 - Current
- Monitored educational progress to inform and refine consulting recommendations.
- Investigated and documented educator and support team performance, identifying areas for targeted improvement.
- Analyzed classroom data to guide curriculum and intervention decisions.
- Supported aspiring leaders through coaching and mentorship to enhance their professional growth.
- Developed policy guidance to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Maintained accurate records related to program implementation and outcomes.
- Reviews school improvement plans and aligned goals with state standards.
Chief Executive Officer
New Beginnings Schools Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Developed strategic plans and objectives to support organizational growth and profitability.
- Managed executive staff and aligned leadership decisions with foundation goals.
- Supported budget development, financial planning, and resource allocation across school programs.
- Supported strategic planning for New Beginnings Schools Foundation and school network operations.
- Managed board relations and communicated foundation priorities to trustees.
- Set policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Negotiated and approved contracts with distributors, suppliers, and other external partners.
- Built partnerships with community leaders, donors, and education stakeholders.
- Supported fundraising campaigns for New Beginnings Schools Foundation initiatives.
- Represented New Beginnings Schools Foundation at public meetings and community events.
- Developed program to promote internal talent for management roles, fostering a cohesive leadership structure.
Executive Director of Human Resources
Recovery School District
New Orleans, Louisiana
11.2009 - 10.2012
- Facilitated senior staff hiring, coaching, and performance reviews to enhance leadership effectiveness.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to support goal achievement.
- Led hiring, training, and mentoring of staff members to elevate team performance.
- Aligned organizational strategy with budgeting and annual operating plans.
- Helped develop policy updates, compliance reviews, and internal procedures.
- Reviewed financial plans, funding requests, and resource allocations.
- Prepared board communications, meeting materials, and governance reports.
- Provided oversight across departments to support compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Built positive relationships with media outlets to raise visibility of organizational activities.
Program Placement Specialist
New Orleans Public Schools
New Orleans, Louisiana
10.2000 - 08.2005
- Coordinated student placement requests across New Orleans Public Schools enrollment teams.
- Matched students to programs, services, and available seats.
- Reviewed student records for school assignment and transfer eligibility.
- Resolved placement issues through records review and policy guidance.
- Communicated placement status with families, schools, and district staff.
- Updated placement data in student information systems and tracking files.
- Reported regularly on program progress using data-driven metrics such as job placement rate.
Special Education Compliance Specialist
New Orleans Public Schools
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.1994 - 08.2000
- Compiled detailed reports for internal audits and regulatory submissions to ensure adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with school leaders and support departments to facilitate thorough compliance reviews.
- Conducted periodic internal audits to verify compliance with applicable regulations and identify areas for improvement.
- Trained staff on compliance requirements, records handling, and reporting steps.
- Checked district policies against state and federal education rules.
- Performed risk assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and possible risks.
- Reviewed student record files for accuracy, privacy, and proper documentation.
- Verified required signatures on documents to ensure compliance with regulations. through careful document review.
- Built processes and systems for ongoing compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
Education
Certification - Educational Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05-1992
Master of Science - Special Education Administration
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL05-1976
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL08-1974
Skills
- Education compliance
- Policy guidance
- Program evaluation
- Budget forecasting
- Data analysis
- Staff development
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Board relations
- Communication strategies
- Problem solving
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Board member Warren Easton Charter School
- Board member Deep South Environmental Center
Timeline
Educational consultant
Self employed
06.2016 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
New Beginnings Schools Foundation
10.2012 - 06.2018
Executive Director of Human Resources
Recovery School District
11.2009 - 10.2012
Program Placement Specialist
New Orleans Public Schools
10.2000 - 08.2005
Special Education Compliance Specialist
New Orleans Public Schools
09.1994 - 08.2000
Certification - Educational Administration
Xavier University of Louisiana
Master of Science - Special Education Administration
Alabama A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Alabama A&M University