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Linda Edwards-Brown

LEO Lecturer II

Linda Edwards-Brown

Linda Edwards-Brown, LMSW, is a distinguished social work educator, civic leader and advocate for youth and families. She began her career with the Washtenaw County Trial Court, where she served in various capacities before retiring in 2020 as the juvenile division administrator, a role she held for over two decades. Her work in juvenile justice reflects a deep commitment to protecting and empowering children, whom she considers a community’s most valuable resource.

Currently, she serves as a lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Previously, she was a continuing education instructor at Washtenaw Community College and a part-time lecturer at Eastern Michigan University. Her teaching style is widely praised for being engaging, inspirational and grounded in real-world experience.

In addition to her academic roles for eight years, she served as an elected trustee for Pittsfield Charter Township, where she played an active role in shaping local policies. Her leadership extended to numerous boards and committees, including Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw, the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, and the Michigan Association for Treatment Court Professionals.

Her accolades include the Ronald Woods, Esq. Equity Justice Warrior Award from Washtenaw County’s My Brother's Keeper, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, the Community Advocate Award from the Student Advocacy Center, the Safe Kids Award from the Washtenaw Area Council for Children and multiple honors recognizing her leadership and advocacy.

Education

Year Degree   School
MSW Social Work Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
MLS Interdisciplinary Technology Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
BA Psychology University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
No courses found for Linda Edwards-Brown in the Spring / Summer 2025 term.

Past Term Courses

Winter 2025

Course # Section Course Name
SW630 002 Contexts of Life-course Development: Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Adulthood View Course

Fall 2024

Course # Section Course Name
SW505 004 Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work View Course

Winter 2024

Course # Section Course Name
SW649 005 Practicing Policy with Current Events View Course
SW649 006 Practicing Policy with Current Events View Course
SW649 014 Practicing Policy with Current Events View Course

Fall 2023

Course # Section Course Name
SW505 011 Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work View Course

Winter 2023

Course # Section Course Name
SW623 001 Child and Family Well-Being - Macro Practice View Course
SW649 002 Practicing Policy with Current Events View Course

Fall 2022

Course # Section Course Name
SW505 009 Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work View Course

Winter 2022

Course # Section Course Name
SW623 001 Child and Family Well-Being - Macro Practice View Course

Fall 2021

Course # Section Course Name
SW505 015 Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work View Course

Spring / Summer 2021

Course # Section Course Name
SW623 001 Child and Family Well-Being - Macro Practice View Course

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