Charlene O'Brien

Ms. Charlene O'Brien is an Instructor in the Department of Elementary Education PK-6 at George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development. She holds an MEd from the University of Virginia. Her teaching focuses on foundational education practices, literacy development, and inclusive pedagogy for K-6 classrooms. She instructs courses such as Foundations of Elementary Education, Emergent and Early Literacy, and Children's Literature, emphasizing practical application of educational theories.

Her professional activities include clinical experience integration for pre-service teachers and supervising internships in elementary education. She is affiliated with Thompson Hall 1407 on the Fairfax Campus and can be reached via email at cobrien@gmu.edu or LinkedIn.