Calvernetta Williams Brown is an assistant principal at a suburban middle school in Columbia, South Carolina. She is a former middle and high school science teacher; Calvernetta holds National Board certification in two different areas, as well as ten different areas of state certification. She has completed three undergraduate degrees and a Master's of Education with a concentration in Education Administration and will complete her second Master’s of Education with a concentration in ESOL in May 2024. She is a lifelong learner who believes her educational niche lies in the areas of discipline, teacher advocacy, and learning across the curriculum. She shares her life experiences with her military veteran husband, college son, and a little fur baby. Her hobbies include reading and traveling.