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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Examples of educator in a Sentence
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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More space, staff and volunteer docents will make programs like preschool, summer camps and the Zoo Mobile, which brings live animals and zoo educators into local classrooms, accessible to more children than before.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
According to the National Education Association, educators spend around $500 to $750 out of pocket on school supplies each year.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
According to the National Education Association, educators spend around $500 to $750 out of pocket on school supplies each year.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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