Kyair Butts

Kyair is the 2019 Teacher of the Year for Baltimore City Public Schools, 2024 Extraordinary Educator (Curriculum Associates) & 2023-2024 Goyen Literacy Fellowship awardee. He teaches literacy at Henderson-Hopkins Partnership School and is a teacher leader in the district creating, facilitating, and leading district professional development centered on literacy and equity. Kyair also mentors young or new-to-profession educators. He has been featured in various education blogs (Goyen, GreatMinds, The 74, Curriculum Matters) and literacy podcasts (Melissa & Lori Love Literacy, Knowledge Matters) for his work in urban literacy curriculum especially Science of Reading & fluency, specifically his deep knowledge of “Wit & Wisdom” curriculum. Kyair is in his 10th year with Baltimore City Public Schools and continues to find joy in the classroom and his community. His students are potent motivators to continue in this work by continuing to fulfill a passion driven purpose. Follow Kyair and his students on Twitter (@kyairb) and Instagram (@MrK_bcpss)