Hi, I’m Edie Brown—educator, academic therapist, and unapologetic math nerd. But more than anything, I’m a champion for neurodivergent learners.

For over a decade, I taught math, English, and special education in Montgomery County Public Schools. I also served as Associate Clinic Director at Lindamood-Bell in Washington, D.C. Today, I work one-on-one with students, families, and professionals as an academic therapist, helping folks with ADHD and Autism not only catch up, but feel proud of how their brains work.

At Edie Loves Math, I bring together classroom experience, academic therapy, and advocacy to create a space where people who learn differently can feel seen, supported, and successful.

Why Parents Trust Me

Parents often tell me:
“You get it in a way other people don’t.”

That’s because I’m not just trained in this—I live it. I’m neurodivergent, too. I know the stress of trying to “just focus,” the overwhelm of a math test that feels like a wall, and the heartache of watching your child struggle even when they’re doing their best.

But I also know what works. My approach combines:

• Research-backed academic therapy
  
• Executive function support that builds real-world skills
  
• Hands-on learning strategies made for neurodiverse brains
  
• Deep respect for each student’s identity, culture, and lived experience
  

This isn’t about forcing kids to fit the system. It’s about helping them thrive, as they are.

Beyond the Numbers

My work doesn’t stop at math. I’m deeply committed to disability justice, DEI, and creating more equitable learning spaces. I speak, write, and consult on how systems can do better, especially for those who’ve been overlooked or underestimated.

Whether I’m coaching a teen through algebra or helping a parent reframe what success looks like, everything I do is rooted in the belief that every learner deserves dignity, access, and a sense of belonging.

When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me writing, listening to old-school hip hop, and dreaming up new ways to make education more human.

“Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he eats for a lifetime.”
(But also? Teach him in a way that works for his brain—and he thrives for life.)