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Elect Dr. Luvelle Brown for NABSE President
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Who is Dr. Luvelle Brown

Father, Educator, Leader, Author

Dr. Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has held positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, school CIO, and Superintendent of Schools.

Currently, Dr. Brown serves as the Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) in Ithaca, N.Y.. During his tenure in Ithaca, the Ithaca City School District has experienced unprecedented levels of success.

Dr. Brown is the 2017 New York Superintendent of the Year. In 2022, Dr. Brown received the prestigious Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award.

More about Dr. Brown

Dr. Brown has been recognized by the National School Boards Association as a “20-to-Watch” and “Difference Maker.” He received the Center for Digital Education Top 30 Award, and received the 2014 eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award.

Dr. Brown was selected by the US Department of Education as one of the nation’s top 100 Innovative Superintendents. Along with that distinction, Dr. Brown was invited to be a featured speaker at President Barack Obama’s 1st National Superintendent Summit at the White House.

Dr. Brown has also served on the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) Executive Committee, The School Superintendents Association (AASA) Digital Consortium, The Center for Digital Education Advisory Council, and CoSN’s Empowered Superintendent Advisory Panel.

Dr. Brown serves as an adjunct faculty member at SUNY Cortland and St. John Fisher College in New York. Dr. Brown actively serves his community. In spring 2019, he was recognized as the Tompkins County Distinguished Citizen. Dr. Brown’s community service includes his work as a term trustee at Ithaca College, Tompkins County Area Development Board member, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was also the co-founder of the nationally recognized 100 Black Men of Central Virginia.

Dr. Brown is a highly regarded speaker and workshop facilitator addressing a range of topics for local, regional, and national audiences. Recently Dr. Brown facilitated Discovery Education’s Equity Talks, a live webinar series that has attracted thousands of global educators seeking to cultivate equity and excellence. He also served as a Commissioner and co-producer of a groundbreaking report from the Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered, Equity-Focused Education. He has published numerous articles, the author of Culture of Love: Cultivating a Transformative and Positive Organizational Culture and the co-author of ThinkTweets: 100 Transformative Tweets for Educators.

Career highlights

2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year

2022 AASA Effie A. Jones Humanitarian Award

TrustED Top 20 Education Thought Leaders

National School Boards Association’s “Difference Maker”

Center for Digital Education Top 30 Award

National School Boards Association’s “20 to Watch” Educators

eSchool News National “Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award”

What he’ll do for NABSE

Create a culture of financial stability and success

Make NABSE a national leader in professional development

Support educators in serving the needs of black students

Increase corporate and pre-k-12 and higher-ed membership

What other educators are saying about Dr. Brown’s leadership

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Mark BedellSuperintendent , Anne Arundel County Public Schools

“I’m looking forward to supporting Luvelle Brown as AACPS has a strong presence with NABSE.”

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Rashard WrightChief of Staff, Newport News Public Schools

“Dr. Brown is an excellent leader. His passion for the work we must do is unmatched.”

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Anthony LewisSuperintendent , Lawrence Public Schools

“He will be a value-add to NABSE!”

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Dr. John B. Gordon IIIDivision Superintendent, Suffolk (VA)

“Dr. Luvelle Brown is an innovative, instructional leader that is respected by the entire nation. The professional network that he has built aligns with the vision of NABSE as we look to provide equity, equality, and leadership amongst the next generation. I fully support him in his quest to become NABSE president.”

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Thomas Ferrell, Jr.Director of High School Education, Henrico County Public Schools

“Dr. Brown is a dynamic leader, who is worthy of this esteemed honor.”

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Justin JenningsSuperintendent , Youngstown City Schools

“My full endorsement to a great educator and advocate for children.”

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Mychael DickersonChief of Staff, Prince George’s County Public Schools

“Dr. Luvelle Brown is one of the most innovative and dynamic leaders I know. I have had the pleasure of watching him at every level of leadership from the Principalship to Superintendency. You will not find a more engaging, empathetic, committed and child centered leader. He will push NABSE to new heights. The time is right. The time is now.”

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Melvin BrownSuperintendent , Montgomery Public Schools

“Fully endorse Luvelle Brown”

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Max BrooksManaging Director, Open Up Resources

“I fully endorse Dr. Brown for NABSE President Elect!”

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Roberto PadillaSuperintendent , New York City

“Luvelle will make a great president!”

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Baron R. Davis, Ph.D.CEO, THE NEOGENESIS GROUP

“I endorse.”

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Joe DavisSuperintendent, Ferguson-Florissant School District

“Dr Luvell Brown for President! A leader we can trust and follow!! Join us!”

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Shaun NelmsSuperintendent , Rochester City School District

“I fully endorse.”

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Aaron SpenceSuperintendent, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

“Absolutely the best choice to lead. Endorse with the strongest enthusiasm.”

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Dr. George ParkerRetired Superintendent

“As a member of the newly formed Virginia affiliate of NABSE I support Luvelle Brown for NABSE president.”

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Gregory HutchingsFounder/CEO, Revolutionary ED, LLC

“Dr. Luvelle Brown will be our next NABSE president-elect!”

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Angela ChapmanInterim Superintendent, Columbus City Schools

“Best wishes to you !! You have my vote.”

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Corey GrubbsInterim Chief of Transformation and Leadership, Columbus City Schools

“You got my vote!!!!”

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Rica GrubbsManager, Training & Strategic Initiatives, Columbus City Schools

“You got my vote”

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Niquelle CottonCEO, AASA

“I've known Dr. Brown as a leader, an outstanding father and friend. He's dealt with amazing challenges and made way for brilliant, courageous conversations. He's your guy!”

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Michael GaryChief Information Officer, Concentric Education Solutions

“We are pulling for you. Your experience is vital to the success of the organization.”

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Renee WillisSuperintendent, Richmond Heights Local Schools

“Luvelle has served the K-12 community with an untiring commitment.”

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Penelope Martin-KnoxSuperintendent , Raytown Quality Schools

“This response is in support of Luvelle Brown.”

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Coni RechnerSenior Vice President, Discovery Education

“Dr. Browns work nationally and locally to impact the success of all students is truly inspiring. He is a talented leader that will best serve the needs of NABSE members and advance our important work in these critical times.”

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Jermall WrightSuperintendent, Little Rock School District

“I endorse.”

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Victoria GreerSuperintendent, Cambridge Public Schools

“I endorse.”

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Stacy HerbertAssistant Principal

“Supporting Dr. Brown!”

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Uton RobinsonExecutive Superintendent

“I’m happy LTO support such an accomplished Educator”

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Lorenzo HughesSenior Manager for School Support & Equitable Practices

“Consistently, you seek ways to "lift as you climb!" As you have ascended in your career, you are intentional about sharing your expertise with others in an effort to create more leaders.”

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Joseph DavisSuperintendent

“You have my full endorsement”

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Dr. Rogers OnickRetired Principal

“Dr. Brown's past and current experiences demonstrate his outstanding ability to lead NABSE.”

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Omar EasySuperintendent

“I am writing to endorse Dr. Luvelle Brown as NABSE's next President.”

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Laura GrayExecutive Director of Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness

“I endorse Dr. Brown for President elect of NABSE.”

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Gloria J. DavisEducational Consultant/Executive Coach

“Wishing you success!”

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Eldred EllisHead, Strategic Partnerships

“Let me know how I can help”

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Eric GallienSuperintendent

“You have my support”

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Ralph CoatesInterim Director, Federal TRIO Programs

“I fully endorse Dr. Brown for NABSE President Elect!”

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Verletta WhiteSuperintendent , Roanoke City Public Schools

“I endorse Dr. Brown.”

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Amielia MitchellExecutive Principal

“He has a proven track record of success! He will do great things for NABSE.”

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Monique Darrisaw-akilSuperintendent

“Dr. Brown is a thoughtful and insightful leader. He is a leader among leaders and he is bold and unapologetic when is comes to leading for equity. I believe that Dr. Brown will take our organization to new heights and move us towards being a premier educational organization nationwide.”

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Derrick BrownCenter for Civic Education, State Coordinator for Oklahoma

“As a proud member of the National Association of Black School Educators (NABSE), I am excited to endorse Dr. Luvelle Brown for the position of NABSE President. Dr. Luvelle Brown has a proven track record of leadership in education, with over 20 years of experience in teaching, administration, and advocacy.”

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Regina ArmstrongSuperintendent of Schools

“This is an endorsement for Dr. Luvelle Brown for President of NABSE.”

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Tashawna MillerDirector

“Endorsed”

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Thomas TuckerDeputy Commissioner of Education

“I fully endorse Dr. Luvelle Brown.
2013 NABSE National Superintendent of the Year
2016 AASA National Superintendent of the Year”

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L. Oliver RobinsonSuperintendent

“I strongly endorse Dr. Brown's candidacy.”

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Dr. Shaun NelmsSuperintendent

“We need a leader who is accessible, a visionary, a connector, and who leads by example. Luvelle has consistently demonstrated those qualities as a leader, father, mentor, and friend.”

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Dana BeddenSuperintendent

“Dr. Luvelle Brown is an experienced educator who has served in a variety of positions in K-12 education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and Superintendent of Schools.”

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Tracy ReedSuperintendent

“K-12 educator”

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Dr. A.Katrise PereraSuperintendent

“Beyond a doubt, Dr. Luvelle Brown is the most qualified candidate to lead NABSE as its next president. On a national level he has been a strong advocate for equity, growing capacity in others, exhibited effective leadership in every leadership, and most importantly — ensuring all students have access and opportunities for high quality STEM instruction.”

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Ronardo ReevesPartnership Manager

“I've followed Dr. Browns work and fully support his election.”

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Heidi O’GilvieExecutive Director of Professional Growth and Development

“I endorse.”

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Darla PayneDirector of Curriculum and Instruction

“I submit my endorsement for Dr. Brown”

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Avis WilliamsSuperintendent

“Dr. Luvelle Brown is a champion for equity and one of the most passionate educators I know. He can take NABSE to the next level as a premiere resource for Black educators.”

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Christina KishimotoCEO

“Dr. Brown has been an equity champion, and a partner with other thought leaders who want to do the bold work of equity and inclusion.”

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Jermall WrightSuperintendent

“If I could vote 50 times, I’d do it! Lol”

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Lindsey BrownAssistant Principal, School #17

“Dr. Brown is a tireless champion for equity with deep experience working in urban, suburban, and rural districts. He understands organizational change on both the macro and micro levels and powerfully unites people behind a vision justice informed by building communities of love.”

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Anesia HayesMilwaukee Public Schools

“I endorse Dr. Brown”

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Rahesha AmonNYC Department of Education, Senior Executive Director

“Excited to support the candidacy of Dr. Brown.”

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Shantee WilliamsMilwaukee Public Schools, Principal

“This is a nice change and to increase our presence and membership.”

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Rahesha AmonNYC Department of Education, Senior Executive Director

“Excited to support the candidacy of Dr. Brown.”

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