Kenneth Gorham
Principal
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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By Roadtrip NationKenneth Gorham
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
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.
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Education
High School
Bachelor
Political Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Political Science
North Carolina A&T State University
Career
Principal
I craft educational environments that foster high achievement and personal growth.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Law
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I oversee the day to day operations of a middle school, charged with ensuring a high level of instruction as well as a student experience where children feel loved, seen, and valued. On the other end, I am also charged with ensuring the development of teachers and their instructional toolkit, in turn promoting scholar achievement.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
Find someone in the educational space that you can look to for mentorship and guidance. Even if you don't want to be in the exact same role as them, it's important to have someone who has a wealth of knowledge you can pull from.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
Political Science
Political Science
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"You're too young to make an impact as an administrator."
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