Katie Brown

Katie Brown, Ph.D., is the Director of Research and Professional Learning at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector, a nonprofit organization serving the 500+ public Montessori programs in the US. Her recent research projects have focused on distance learning in Montessori schools during the pandemic, outcomes and experiences for children of color in public Montessori programs, and district leaders’ perceptions of Montessori. Katie serves on the governing boards of two public Montessori charter schools and the American Montessori Society Research Committee. A proud Montessori parent, Katie lives in Cary, NC with her partner and two children.