Clayton, GA – Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David Vandiver Brown is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for his contributions to Education and Behavioral Health.
David Vandiver Brown has built a distinguished career in education and behavioral health, earning recognition for more than three decades of leadership in behavior management, school safety, and organizational consulting. As Owner and Chief Operating Officer of MindSet Safety Management and Founder and Director of Roundhouse Behavior Consulting, he has dedicated his career to helping school districts and behavioral health organizations create safer, more supportive environments where students and individuals can succeed.
Through MindSet Safety Management, Mr. Brown provides nationwide curriculum development, trainer certification, and consulting services for school districts and behavioral health organizations. His expertise includes culture and climate improvement, behavior management, collaborative teaching, restorative practices, trauma-informed care, Tier I teacher coaching, and district- and organization-level behavior support systems. His work has helped organizations implement sustainable strategies that improve outcomes for students, educators, and staff.
Mr. Brown earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and a Master of Education in Special Education and Teaching from the University of Georgia. He further strengthened his expertise through postgraduate certification in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Florida Institute of Technology, providing a strong foundation for his evidence-based approach to behavioral intervention and organizational improvement.
Throughout his career, Mr. Brown has served in a variety of leadership roles that have shaped education and behavioral services across Georgia. His experience includes serving as Coordinator of Behavior Supports, Behavior Specialist and MindSet Training Coordinator, and Education Facilitator for Special Education Services with the Clarke County School District. Earlier in his career, he served as a researcher with the University of Georgia College of Education, a supervisor with the Georgia Department of Human Resources Mental Health Division, a project manager with AJC International, and a Lead Child Development Worker with Rainbow House Inc.
Among his most significant accomplishments, Mr. Brown was instrumental in the nationwide dissemination of MindSet Safety Management’s curriculum and the certification of trainers serving school districts and behavioral health organizations throughout the United States. He also successfully led district-wide behavior support initiatives within the Clarke County School District, helping educators develop effective systems that foster safer and more positive learning environments.
His professional achievements have earned numerous honors, including the Influential Leadership in Education Award presented by HEaL Conferences in 2024, Teacher of the Year recognition, and multiple awards recognizing his exceptional ability to connect with and positively influence students.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Brown enjoys spending time with his family, biking, hiking, gardening, and supporting his four children in their various activities. He credits the encouragement and support of his family as an important part of his personal and professional success.
Looking ahead, Mr. Brown plans to continue expanding the reach of MindSet Safety Management throughout the United States and internationally, bringing evidence-based behavioral support strategies to even more schools and organizations worldwide.
Guided by a philosophy centered on effective communication, intentional professional relationships, and unwavering determination, Mr. Brown believes every individual deserves the opportunity to succeed. He remains committed to supporting children, educators, and organizations by providing the tools, knowledge, and encouragement needed to create lasting positive change.
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