Charletta H. Barringer-Brown
Educator, scholar, and academic leader advancing excellence in special education, higher education, research, public policy, and institutional improvement.
I bring a multidisciplinary career in teaching, academic leadership, research, grants management, policy, and program evaluation. My work has spanned universities, community colleges, consulting, and public agencies, with a consistent focus on student success, faculty development, educational equity, and evidence-based institutional improvement.
Introduction
Dr. Charletta H. Barringer-Brown is a scholar-practitioner whose career reflects sustained leadership across education and public service. She has served as a dean, professor, faculty director, department chair, assessment leader, program director, consultant, and researcher, contributing to curriculum development, accreditation, grants, faculty support, student learning, and institutional effectiveness.
Areas of Focus
Academic Leadership
Experience in academic affairs, curriculum planning, faculty supervision, budgeting, accreditation support, and institutional strategy across colleges and universities.
Special Education
Longstanding work in special education, diverse learners, IDEA-related topics, instructional support, transition, and educational access for students with varied needs.
Research & Evaluation
Leadership in qualitative and quantitative research, quasi-experimental design, program evaluation, student learning assessment, and evidence-based planning.
Curriculum & Instruction
Expertise in course development, instructional design, online learning, faculty training, academic assessment, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Public Policy & Administration
Work in public administration, law, policy analysis, ethics, governance, and institutional systems that shape educational and public outcomes.
Grants & Compliance
Experience managing grant-funded initiatives, reporting, contracts, performance indicators, quality assurance, and federal and state compliance.
Selected Highlights
- President, Charletta Barringer-Brown Consulting.
- Dean and Professor, Southside Virginia Community College.
- Professor and Faculty Director of General Education, Virginia State University.
- Multiple leadership appointments at Fayetteville State University, including Associate Professor, Department Chairperson, Interim Assistant Dean, and Director of Research.
- 144 total publications listed on CV, with citation activity and an h-index noted there.
- Gubernatorial appointments and statewide academic recognition.
Professional Statement
My work connects scholarship and practice. Whether leading programs, designing curriculum, mentoring students, evaluating initiatives, or contributing to public service, I aim to strengthen systems so they better support learning, equity, accountability, and opportunity.
