Christy Brown

Christy Brown is a Clinical Associate Professor of Quantitative Methodology in the Department of Education and Human Development (EHD) at Clemson University's College of Education. As founding director of the EHD Quantitative Clinic, she provides statistical support for educational research and has secured $11.45 million in grant funding from the NSF and US Department of Education.

• Ph.D. in Quantitative Methods in Educational Psychology (University of Georgia, 2013)
• M.S. in Statistics (University of Georgia, 2010)
• B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education (University of Georgia, 2004)

Her research focuses on applied statistical methods in education, including diagnostic classification models, item response theory, and data science in education. She advocates for inclusive quantitative practices through Quantitative Critical Theory (QuantCrit) and emphasizes conceptual understanding in statistics education via active learning approaches.

Key contributions include:

• Developing a flipped classroom model for graduate statistics courses
• Leading AP Statistics Summer Institutes as College Board-endorsed AP Consultant
• Collaborating on educational research published in top-tier journals like Reading Research Quarterly

Scientific Awards:

• 2018 College of Science Excellence in Teaching award
• 2021 College of Education Excellence in Service award
• 2023 College of Education Excellence in Teaching award finalist