Lynette Brown-Edwards

Lynette Brown-Edwards (she/her) is a dynamic and visionary educator who has dedicated her career to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in arts education with a diverse professional background spanning teaching, program facilitation, and leadership roles. Currently serving as the director of Visual Arts, Dance and Theater for the School District of Philadelphia, Brown-Edwards oversees a wide range of programs aimed at honoring student culture and identity, nurturing creativity and artistic expression among students. Her leadership role allows her to advocate for the importance of arts education, equity and its impact on student development.

In addition to her role in the school district, Brown-Edwards serves as an adjunct professor at Moore College of Art & other local universities. Her impressive array of certifications, including the National Board Professional Teachers Certification and Pennsylvania Instructional Certificates, underscores her commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning. She serves in leadership roles such as the Pennsylvania Equity, Diversity and Inclusion liaison for the National Art Education Association and the chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the Pennsylvania Art Education Association. Brown-Edwards has been recognized with the prestigious Lindback Award for Distinguished Educators in 2020 and the Philadelphia Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Community Torchbearer Award in 2022, which highlights her exceptional dedication and impact in the field of education. As a thought leader and advocate for equity in arts education, Brown-Edwards continues to inspire educators, students and communities alike.