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!