Keishia Thorpe
Keishia Thorpe | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | Howard University, US |
| Occupations | Educator, Human Rights Consultant |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Awards | Global Teacher Prize (2021) National Teachers Hall of Fame (2024) |
Keishia Thorpe is an American teacher. She won the Global Teacher Prize in 2021 for redesigning the 12th grade English curriculum to make it more relevant to immigrants and refugees.
Awards and recognition
| Year | Title | Result | Presented by | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 - 2019 | LifeChanger of the Year | Won | National Life Group | [1] |
| 2021 | Medal of Excellence | Won | Governor of Maryland | [2] |
| 2021 | Global Teacher Prize | Won | Varkey Foundation | [3] |
References
- ^ White, Taneasha (11 November 2021). "Maryland High School English Teacher Wins Global Teacher Prize". Inside Edition.
- ^ "Maryland high school teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize". CBS News. November 18, 2021.
- ^ Strauss, Valerie (November 10, 2021). "Prince George's County teacher wins $1 million global educator prize". The Washington Post.