Since 1998, much of her focus has been on preparing ESL and bilingual teachers and, most recently, bilingual special educators. Additionally, she consults locally and nationally on issues related to RTI and EL students, least biased assessment of EL students, and effective instruction for diverse learners. Dr. Brown received her PhD from Portland State University, an MA in Special Education at the University of San Diego, and a BA of Music at Willamette University with a specialization in Music Therapy.