Equitable Reinforces Commitment to America’s Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
May 02 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Three-Year Partnership with the Council of
Chief State School Officers helps amplify the organization’s
National Teacher of the Year Program
Equitable, a leading financial services organization and
principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH),
today announced its 3-year partnership with The Council of Chief
State School Officers’ (CCSSO) National Teacher of the Year
Program. The program’s 2022 cohort of State Teachers of the Year is
comprised of 56 educators from across the country and U.S.
territories who teach pre-K-12, including Kurt Russell of Oberlin
High School in Oberlin, Ohio, who was recently selected as 2022
National Teacher of the Year.
As part of Equitable’s partnership, the company will host an
experiential event at Oberlin High School on June 6 to celebrate
Russell.
The company will also host events to celebrate three of the 2022
State Teachers of the Year:
- Nancy Parra-Quinlan of Arizona at Kino Junior High on May
3
- Amy Carter of South Carolina at Chapin High School on May
4
- Leah Porter of Michigan at Wilcox Elementary on May 6.
“Teachers have always been America’s unsung heroes, but
especially in these unprecedented times they have shown great
dedication, resilience and compassion through their ability to
balance keeping their loved ones safe, healthy and engaged, without
losing sight of the responsibility they have to protect their
students and empower them to continue learning and growing in
creative ways,” said Jarian Kerekes, Head of Social Impact and
Community Engagement at Equitable. “Teacher Appreciation Week is
the perfect time to celebrate these educators and amplify the
impact they have made on their students. We congratulate all of the
2022 honorees, including Kurt Russell on his well-deserved
recognition as National Teacher of the Year.”
The educators were selected for excellence in teaching and a
commitment to the profession. Each year, CCSSO provides a new
cohort of State Teachers of the Year with a year-long,
one-of-a-kind professional learning and development experience. The
robust program was designed to increase each inspiring educator’s
leadership skills while celebrating their talents and commitment as
extraordinary teachers.
“As the top provider of 403(b) plans for K-12 schools, we’ve
been committed to empowering the financial well-being of our
nation’s teachers like Kurt and American families for more than a
century,” said Fred Makonnen, Divisional Vice President at
Equitable. “Our partnership with the CCSSO enables us to gather
real-time insights into the areas that are of utmost importance to
educators’ success, including holistic financial planning so that
they can continue to thrive both personally and
professionally.”
As 2022 National Teacher of the Year, Kurt Russell, who is also
head varsity basketball coach and the faculty advisor of the Black
Student Union at his school, will step away from classroom duties
for the year to work full-time on shining a light on the critical
role of teachers in this country. He will speak at more than 150
events to share his personal experiences, advocate for students,
elevate issues teachers face, and encourage others to join the
profession.
“I am truly humbled and honored to be selected as the National
Teacher of the Year,” said Kurt Russell. “With this recognition, I
hope to bring attention and awareness to the importance of diverse
faculty and representative curriculums that help students feel more
empowered in their education.”
For more information about the National Teacher of the Year
Program and to learn more about Kurt Russell, including his
biography and photos, visit ntoy.ccsso.org.
About Equitable
Equitable, a principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: EQH), has been one of America’s leading financial services
providers since 1859. With the mission to help clients secure their
financial well-being, Equitable provides advice, protection and
retirement strategies to individuals, families and small
businesses. Equitable has more than 8,000 employees and Equitable
Advisors financial professionals and serves 2.8 million clients
across the country. Please visit equitable.com for more
information. References to the top 403(b) plan provider for K-12
schools (LIMRA, Not-For-Profit Survey, participants as of September
30, 2021) and to the 1859 founding apply specifically and
exclusively to Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company (NY, NY).
Equitable Advisors is the brand name of Equitable Advisors, LLC
(member FINRA, SIPC) (Equitable Financial Advisors in MI and TN).
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About The Council of Chief State School Officers
(CCSSO)
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a
nonpartisan, nationwide, nonprofit organization of public officials
who head departments of elementary and secondary education in the
states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense
Education Activity, Bureau of Indian Education, and five U.S.
extra-state jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and
technical assistance on major educational issues. The Council seeks
member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their
views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies,
Congress, and the public.
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