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Kenneth Gorham Highlight
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.
About Kenneth
- I began my educational journey in political science, ultimately aiming for law—but Teach for America shifted my path.
- My initial plan to engage in family law transformed into teaching in Charlotte, North Carolina, and revealed my passion for educational equity.
- I started my career as a fourth grade nonfiction reading teacher and then a fifth grade science teacher.
- My success with fourth and fifth graders led me to an instructional coach role which deepened my educational impact.
- At 24, I embraced the challenge of becoming a principal, driven by a mission to cultivate a positive learning environment.
- 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.