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
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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
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Dalio Philanthropies, which is supported by the family office of hedge fund titan Ray Dalio, last year sponsored a three-week program for nearly 400 youth and educators in Singapore to learn about ocean science and maritime operations.
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Kevin Lim, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Lisa brings past school board leadership experience, a value for education, educators and the ability to work with all levels of the community to shape the county vision and its communications to the residents of Carver County.
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In addition to parents and educators who make decisions for young people, there are lots of adult policymakers drafting federal and state legislation and enforcing rules that impact youth.
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No Tea, No Shade brings together the stories and voices of West, Michelle, Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Olivia Lux and Julie J. Across 30 essays, the group will share stories about their entertainment careers, as well as their work as activists and educators.
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Kevin Lim, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Lisa brings past school board leadership experience, a value for education, educators and the ability to work with all levels of the community to shape the county vision and its communications to the residents of Carver County.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
In addition to parents and educators who make decisions for young people, there are lots of adult policymakers drafting federal and state legislation and enforcing rules that impact youth.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
No Tea, No Shade brings together the stories and voices of West, Michelle, Kennedy Ann Scott, Lagoona Bloo, Olivia Lux and Julie J. Across 30 essays, the group will share stories about their entertainment careers, as well as their work as activists and educators.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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