

Kenneth Gorham
Movement School
Charlotte, NC USA
"Lead with who you are because it is going to exude into your teachers, your families, and your scholars, and they’re going to appreciate your uniqueness."
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Kenneth's work combines: Education, Law, and Teaching / Mentoring
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I had only been teaching for a couple of years before I was tapped to become an instructional coach. At only 23 years old, I had a lot of doubt about my abilities. However, I found success in the role and was then tapped to become a principal a year later. I felt that same sense of doubt but took on the challenge anyway. Don't let your fears of being too young stop you from reaching your full potential. You can make an impact no matter how young you are if that's what you're meant to be doing.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Political Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I began my educational journey in political science, ultimately aiming for law—but Teach for America shifted my path.
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My initial plan to engage in family law transformed into teaching in Charlotte, North Carolina, and revealed my passion for educational equity.
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I started my career as a fourth grade nonfiction reading teacher and then a fifth grade science teacher.
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My success with fourth and fifth graders led me to an instructional coach role which deepened my educational impact.
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At 24, I embraced the challenge of becoming a principal, driven by a mission to cultivate a positive learning environment.
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I just completed my first year as a middle school principal, where I’m working to support teachers, value families, and guide young minds toward excellence.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
You're too young to make an impact as an administrator.
How I responded:
I had only been teaching for a couple of years before I was tapped to become an instructional coach. At only 23 years old, I had a lot of doubt about my abilities. However, I found success in the role and was then tapped to become a principal a year later. I felt that same sense of doubt but took on the challenge anyway. Don't let your fears of being too young stop you from reaching your full potential. You can make an impact no matter how young you are if that's what you're meant to be doing.