### About Me — Serena N. Brown I'm Serena N. Brown, founder of **MeMe JJ, and Friends LLC**, a U.S. Navy veteran, author, curriculum developer, and educational entrepreneur with a professional background in engineering technology, business administration, and technical workforce operations. I created **Career-Infused Learning (CIL)** to answer a question students frequently ask: **“Why do I need to know this?”** CIL takes academic subjects inside real professions, allowing students to apply mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies to authentic workplace situations. Our standards-led curriculum introduces students to career exploration, workplace safety, critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world decision-making. Middle school pathways include Grade 6 Veterinarian, Grade 7 HVAC Technician, and Grade 8 Surveyor. I'm also the developer of **Visual Narrative Emotional Comprehension (VNEC)**, an evidence-based instructional approach that integrates visual