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Ohio teacher Kurt Russell named 2022 National Teacher of the Year: "I try to make sure that my students have the most opportunity to learn"
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Kurt Russell, a history teacher from Oberlin High School in Ohio, has been named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. He was selected out of four finalists by the non-profit Council of Chief State School Officers.
His students say he is known for emphasizing cultural relevance and representation through his classes.
"He's enthusiastic and relates his curriculum to real-world experiences," Oberlin High School Senior Nia Mitchell said.
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