In 2002, Kevin Butler began teaching in New York at a suburban public school on Long Island, New York. In 2014, he relocated to California to work at a startup charter school in the city of Los Angeles. Most recently, Kevin has taught fifth grade and was also the coordinator for curriculum and instruction at an independent school in the suburbs of Los Angeles. His instruction focuses on creating authentic relationships with his students while engaging them in rigorous, hands-on learning. Kevin has been a guest on several educational podcasts and blogs, where he has shared ideas on engaging students in active learning and the importance of building and maintaining classroom relationships. In the spring of 2020, Kevin was a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where he discussed pathways to creating student connections during the Covid-19 crisis. Later in 2020, Kevin was featured in the book Teachers Deserve It by Adam Welcome and Rae Hughart. Kevin has also appeared in the Hollywood Reporter, where he shared how his Morning Co-Host Show teaches students communication skills and helps build classroom culture. In addition to teaching, Kevin speaks and presents at national educator conferences throughout the United States, including Teach Better, ASCD, and Teach Your Heart Out. Kevin also enjoys visiting schools and facilitating sessions and workshops on student engagement, classroom culture, and the importance of building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. In his free time, youcan often find Kevin working out at Barry’s Bootcamp, sipping coffee at a local coffee shop, or buying a new houseplant to add to his already vast collection of plants. This fall, Kevin is extremely excited to be kicking off his twentieth year as a classroom teacher. Kevin can be found on social media @thekevinjbutler and at thekevinjbutler.com
