Rodney Robinson, a teacher for incarcerated kids, entered the profession to honor his mom, who grew up during segregation and wasn't able to graduate from high school due to poverty. Now, he's National Teacher of the Year.
Rodney Robinson's mom grew up during segregation and wasn't able to graduate from high school due to poverty. Still, she taught him to value learning.
He took it to heart, becoming a teacher in order to honor her.Robinson, who teaches at Virgie Binford Education Center, a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center in Virginia, was just named the National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
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