Elyse Crown, Brown Room

Elyse has worked in the field of early childhood education for more than 20 years. Elyse has taught in Reggio-inspired schools across the country, including in Washington, DC; Fairfax, VA; Richmond, VA; New Haven, CT; New Orleans, LA; and Seattle, WA. In addition to her work with children, Elyse has served as a Pedagogical Specialist conducting presentations and trainings about the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and she is the current co-chair of the DC Reggio Emilia Alliance. Elyse holds an M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood Development and Dance from the University of Alabama. After receiving her degrees, she served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Italy. This is Elyse’s seventh year at St. John’s.