Dr. Brenda Edgerton is a visiting professor at
Towson University. Dr. Conley served as associate
professor and founding chair of Teacher Education
Programs in the Graduate School at University of
Maryland University College from September 2000 to July
2005. Prior to her university appointment, the Baltimore
City Public School System employed Dr. Conley for 29
years. In addition to spending ten years as a classroom
teacher, she served as the Assistant Superintendent for
Professional Development, Organizational Development,
and Attitudinal Reform; Director of Policy Development
and Leadership Support; and Director of Human Resources.
Dr. Conley earned her B.S. and M.S. at Morgan State
University, and her doctorate in education at The George
Washington University in Washington D.C. She is the
author of several publications to include Alternative
Schools: A Reference Handbook published by ABC-CLIO
Publishing Company in Santa Barbara, CA.