Beth Cowan Brown
About Beth Cowan Brown
Beth Cowan Brown is a Senior Manager of Math Editorial at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in education and law, with experience as a mathematics teacher and expertise in editing various types of manuscripts.
Work at Great Minds
Beth Cowan Brown has held multiple positions at Great Minds since joining the organization. She started as a Senior Copy Editor from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to the editing of educational materials. She then advanced to the role of Manager, Math Editorial from 2019 to 2020, overseeing editorial processes and content development. Currently, she serves as the Senior Manager, Math Editorial, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads editorial initiatives and manages a team focused on math content.
Education and Expertise
Beth Cowan Brown holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Puget Sound. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston College Law School. Her academic background in law and political science complements her expertise in educational publishing. She has extensive experience in editing both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts, as well as professional journal articles, and possesses skills in writing and editing corporate materials and blogs.
Background in Education
Beth Cowan Brown has a background in education, having worked as a Mathematics Teacher at Shelby County Schools from 2009 to 2012 and at St. Agnes Academy from 2012 to 2013, both located in Memphis, TN. Her teaching experience spans over four years, during which she developed a strong foundation in mathematics education before transitioning to editorial roles in educational publishing.
Previous Experience in Publishing
Before her tenure at Great Minds, Beth Cowan Brown worked as a Copyeditor at Diversion Books from 2014 to 2016, where she focused on refining manuscripts for publication. She also served as a Writer & Editor at OnFire Books from 2015 to 2018. Her freelance work as a Writer & Editor began in 2003 and continues to this day, allowing her to build a diverse portfolio in writing and editing across various formats.