About
Meet Dr. Mitchell Brookins
Dr. Mitchell Brookins is a nationally recognized educational consultant with 20+ years in K–12 as a teacher, coach, administrator, district leader, and thought leader. As a school administrator, he led instructional efforts that yielded measurable gains—raising DIBELS scores from 43% to 72%, increasing LEAP state assessment results by 16 points, and improving school letter grades from “D” to “C” within one year at both ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy and Dwight D. Eisenhower Academy.
He has presented at Amplify’s Symposium, PaTTAN Literacy Symposium, Keys to Literacy, The Reading League Summit, the Black Men in Education Convening, the Black Literacy Matters Conference, and the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children Conference. He also leads a citywide literacy fellowship in partnership with New Schools for New Orleans, supporting over 40 literacy leaders across the city.
As the Managing Director of the Science of Reading Network at Leading Educators, he supports system-level change in Jackson Public Schools, Baltimore City Schools, and Omaha Public Schools, and serves on the Board of Directors for The Reading League.
He holds a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.A. in Teacher Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration.
Mitchell Brookins Consulting Impact
Districts and Organizations that have partnered with us
New Schools for New Orleans
Built Literacy Leadership in New Orleans Led a two-year coaching initiative helping secondary educators implement the Science of Reading through high-impact routines and leader development.
Education for Change Public Schools
Strengthening the district’s coaching infrastructure by clarifying instructional priorities, building leader capacity, and aligning professional learning around evidence-based literacy practices.
