educator
noun
ed·u·ca·tor
ˈe-jə-ˌkā-tər 
1
: one skilled in teaching : teacher
2
a
: a student of the theory and practice of education : educationist sense 2
b
: an administrator in education
Synonyms
Examples of educator in a Sentence
The conference will attract many leading scholars and educators.
decided at a fairly young age that there is no more rewarding career than that of an educator
Recent Examples on the Web
According to The Oklahoman, other recipients include Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree David Proctor, educator Barbara Ann Posey Jones and the late Tom Love, founder of Love’s Travel Stops.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2024
Khem Fest, founded by comic book creator and educator Naseed Gifted in 2015, is an annual festival and celebration of Black animation, gaming and comic book creators.
—Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
According to the union’s announcement, 95% of all represented employees throughout the four campuses signed on to a statement declaring educators’ lack of trust in Settelmayer’s leadership.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Fullerton educator named 2024 top teacher by Parenting OC
Elizabeth Ellison, an English teacher at Fisler School in Fullerton, has been named Parenting OC 2024 Top Teacher.
—Magda Liszewska, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
In Birding to Change the World, environmental justice educator Trish O'Kane recounts lessons from birds that have galvanized her teaching and activism in Wisconsin and Vermont.
—Barbara J. King, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
The group, founded by legendary Fort Worth activist and educator Reby Cary, works to empower Black participation in the Republican Party while being a resource for Black Americans at all levels of government.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
The agency has a robust digital department with clients such as TikTok mega influencer turned actor and singer Addison Rae, creator turned singer Chase Hudson – a.k.a Huddy – and TikToker and educator Taylor Cassidy.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
And as my educator wife can attest, 99 Cents Only stores are invaluable for underpaid, overworked teachers looking to stock up on school supplies and classroom decorations.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2024
Khem Fest, founded by comic book creator and educator Naseed Gifted in 2015, is an annual festival and celebration of Black animation, gaming and comic book creators.
—Camellia Burris, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
According to the union’s announcement, 95% of all represented employees throughout the four campuses signed on to a statement declaring educators’ lack of trust in Settelmayer’s leadership.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024
Fullerton educator named 2024 top teacher by Parenting OC
Elizabeth Ellison, an English teacher at Fisler School in Fullerton, has been named Parenting OC 2024 Top Teacher.
—Magda Liszewska, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
In Birding to Change the World, environmental justice educator Trish O'Kane recounts lessons from birds that have galvanized her teaching and activism in Wisconsin and Vermont.
—Barbara J. King, NPR, 22 Apr. 2024
The group, founded by legendary Fort Worth activist and educator Reby Cary, works to empower Black participation in the Republican Party while being a resource for Black Americans at all levels of government.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2024
The agency has a robust digital department with clients such as TikTok mega influencer turned actor and singer Addison Rae, creator turned singer Chase Hudson – a.k.a Huddy – and TikToker and educator Taylor Cassidy.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
And as my educator wife can attest, 99 Cents Only stores are invaluable for underpaid, overworked teachers looking to stock up on school supplies and classroom decorations.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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