Andolyn Brown

Project: The Well Educator nonprofit organization will elevate a focus on educator wellness- i.e. habits that lead to improved spiritual, intellectual and physical health- alongside a focus on the implementation of culturally responsive and sustaining education practices- as key leverage points in developing long lasting, meaningful and joyful careers for educators of color.

With over 15 years as a New York City educator Dr. Andolyn Brown has had the privilege of serving teachers, students and families in a variety of settings - including one of the richest and one of the poorest congressional districts in the United States.  A guiding principle to her work has always been incorporating culturally responsive and sustaining education (CRS-E) practices into the communities she serves through developing equitable educational opportunities that elevate voice, access and influence for students and families.  Andolyn’s boundless dedication to the education field is firmly rooted not only in her passion for CRS-E, but also in the cultivation of her own wellness- which she defines as-developing healthy and supportive personal and professional relationships, maintaining spiritual practices and making conscious choices to contribute to her own health and happiness. Her next steps in continuing to serve New York City public schools include developing a network of brilliant educators of color who are passionate about building healthy and fulfilling long term careers dedicated to elevating the voices and improving the educational outcomes of disempowered groups.

Bundles Community Scholars Lecture: Who Cares about Care Workers and Educators? Leveraging Wellness to Close the Racial Health Gap (December 6, 2022)