Mr. Brown works to improve instruction in science and across curricular offerings. He is a leader on social justice issues, especially in areas of increasing access to and equity in public education for under-served populations of students. He served on the Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board which promotes improving the quality of teacher and principal preparation. He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the NEA where he advocates for education professionals and students in order to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.