Meet 2026 Promise Network Fellow Dr.

Edward Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Bricolage Academy in New Orleans. A native New Orleanian, Dr. Brown began his career as a special education, science, and biology teacher in New Orleans Public Schools before moving into school and system leadership. Throughout his career, he has led in both charter and district settings and supported schools in systematically underserved communities. Today, he brings that experience to his leadership at Bricolage Academy and to The Promise Network, where leaders come together to strengthen their practice, tackle complex challenges, and expand educational opportunity across the South. Learn more about The Promise Network and meet the full cohort with the link in bio. #ThePromiseNetwork #EducationLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EducationalOpportunity #SouthernEducation #SEF