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Dr. Mary Lou Brown
mlbrown@trcc.edu
Division Chair - Math, Science & Technology
Coordinator of Teacher Education
Office: 210 Westover Administration Building
Phone: (573) 840-9621 
Dr. Mary Lou Brown is a native of Benton, Mo. She obtained a B.A. in mathematics and sociology from William Woods College (now university) in Fulton, Mo., and began teaching math in Wayzata, Minn., when she was 21 years old. She married her husband, David, a dentist, and while he served in the U.S. Navy, she taught at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va., during the first year of court-ordered bussing for dessegregation. She received her M.A. in counseling and guidance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City while teaching math at Center South Junior High School in Kansas City. At 28, she tabled her teaching career for that of mother. She raised a son, Drew, and a daughter, Julia, who are now grown.
A wise woman once said that the life of a woman has three stages: the first 20 years are spent growing up; the next 20 years raising the next generation; and the last 40 years are spent changing the world. Dr. Brown is in that final stage. After staying at home with her children for 11 years, she returned to teaching as a teacher education instructor at Three Rivers Community College. She plans to change the world through the field of education. She is currently serving as Division Chair of Math, Science and Technology and is Coordinator of Teacher Education at Three Rivers. It is fitting that she completed her terminal degree in the last phase of her life. She obtained her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri - Columbia.
Dr. Brown has a passion for mathematics education. Her goal is to improve the teaching of mathematics in the public schools of the region. To this end and in collaboration with Kevin Wheeler, she developed the CONNECT 4 MATH program.
Education
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri-
Columbia, 2003.
Sp.Ed., Educational Administration, Southeast Missouri State University, 1999.
M.A., Counseling and Guidance, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1975.
B.A., Mathematics and Sociology, William Woods University, 1970.
A.A., William Woods University, 1968
Work Experience
| June 1999 - present |
Division Chair, Math, Science & Technology, Three Rivers Community College |
| 1988-1999 |
Adjunct math faculty, Three Rivers Community College |
| 1992 |
Local director, The Claudia Company, Poplar Bluff, Mo. |
| 1989-1990 |
Learning Specialist, Student Support Services, Three Rivers Community College |
| 1973-1977 |
Teacher, algebra & geometry, Center Junior High School, Kansas City, Mo. |
| 1971 - 1992 |
Teacher, algebra, Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, Vir. |
| 1970 - 1971 |
Teacher, algebra & geometry, Wayzata High School, Wayzata, Minn. |
Professional Memberships
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American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges AMATYC
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Missouri Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges MoMATYC
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM
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Phi Delta Kappa
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National Council of Instructional Administrators
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National Association of Developmental Education NAD
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Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development ASCD
Civic Awards
| 1987 |
Individual Volunetter of the Year, Southwestern Bill/Chamber of Commerce |
| 1986 |
Chamber Athena, Chamber of Commerce/Blackwell-Baldwin, Inc |
| 1984 |
Ida Gutschke Volunteer of the Year, Mental Health Association in Missouri |
College Awards
| 2004 |
The NADE Outstanding Thesis/Dissertation Award for "A Study of Policies and Procedures in Developmental Mathematics Education in Missouri Community Colleges" |
| 1970 |
Award of Distinction, American Association of University Women, Fulton, Mo. Chapter |
| 1970 |
Cocjrell Award, William Woods University, Fulton, Mo. |
Volunteer Activities
| 2004-present |
Butler County Foundation Board |
| 1999-present |
Poplar Bluff School Foundation Board |
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vice president, 2003-president |
| 1994-1998 |
Missouri School Board Association |
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Regional Officer, Membership Committee, Legislative Committee |
| 1998-2004 |
Academic Assistance Group for Poplar Bluff High School |
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Board of Directors |
| 1986-1998 |
Poplar Bluff Project Graduation |
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Original organizer, 1986 |
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President of the Board, 1986-1998 |
| 1988-1996 |
Women Aware Board of Directors |
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Conference Committee Chair, 1990-1994 |
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Second Vice President, 1990-1994 |
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Corresponding Secretary, 1996 |
| 1988-1996 |
Poplar Bluff Drug-Free Schools Committee |
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Awareness Coordinator, 1988 |
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Chairperson, 1989-1993 |
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Advisory Committee, 1993-1997 |
| 1988-1992 |
"We Can Be Drug-Free" Project Coordinator |
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Combined with Poplar Bluff Drug-Free Schools, 1992 |
| 1988-1989 |
Poplar Bluff City Drug Commission |
| 1989-1900 |
Southeast Missouri Regional Teen Institute, Volunteer Staff |
| 1989-1990 |
Friends of Children Board |
| 1988 |
The Claudia Bloodworth Scholarship Foundation |
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Volunteer Coordinator |
| 1982-1985 |
Mental Health Association of Butler County |
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Treasurer, 1982-1983 |
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President, 1983-1984 |
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Committees
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Accreditation Self Study Advisory Committee |
| Math, Engineer, Technology, Science (METS) Task Force, chair |
| Curriculum Committee |
| Recruitment & Retention Task Force |
| Administrative Council |
| Technology Committee |
Presentations
| March 2004 |
National Association of Developmental Education National Meeting, St. Louis |
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Policies and Practices of Developmental Mathematics - How Uniform Are They? |
| October 2007 |
Missouri Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers State Meeting |
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The Impact and Implementary of the AAT |
Courses Taught
| EDUC 201 |
Teaching Profession with Field Experience |
| EDUC 230 |
Foundations of Education |
| EDUC 280 |
Education Capstone |
| MATH 05 |
Fundamentals of Mathematics |
| MATH 06 |
Beginning Algebra |
| MATH 163 |
College Algebra |
| GNST 100 |
Foundations for Student Success |
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