Kurt Russell

2022 National Teacher of the Year


Educator

2022 National Teacher of the Year

2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Presidential Scholars Commissioner

California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence

Ohio Metro-Central NAACP Teaching Award

2022 Cleveland Magazine Community Leader of the Year

Morehouse College Kings of Color Honoree

Doctor of Humane Letters (H.C)-College of Wooster

Doctor of Humanities (H.C.)- Xavier University


Why I Teach

"The truth is students are willing to confront the uncomfortable in order to learn and grow. By providing an inaccurate description of history, we dehumanize and devalue our students."

I remain steadfast in the classroom to provide my students with an honest and open education. An education that elevates and amplifies student's voices, lived experiences, and stories. An education that is grounded in equity, truthfulness, and engagement.

As a teacher, I find joy in witnessing students being bold and unapologetic in their  learning.  The foundation of my teaching is student-centered, making sure that students see themselves in the lesson and  curriculum.  

This is my purpose!