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
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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Led by Vickie Wallace, senior extension educator, members of UConn Extension’s Sustainable Landscape Program began the development of an invasive plant certificate program in 2024.
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Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
While reactions to the board’s decision varied, interviews with educators and community leaders revealed common concerns about Hill’s leadership style, frequent turnover within the district and the need for answers about what prompted the investigation.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
The new staff member, Planetarium educator Jordan Jubeck, decided to focus the show on the music of Chappell Roan.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Alzubi was announced as the incoming principal of Western Hills High School on May 22, but Fort Worth ISD officials said four days later that the Muslim educator had been reassigned to another position.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
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Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
While reactions to the board’s decision varied, interviews with educators and community leaders revealed common concerns about Hill’s leadership style, frequent turnover within the district and the need for answers about what prompted the investigation.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
The new staff member, Planetarium educator Jordan Jubeck, decided to focus the show on the music of Chappell Roan.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Alzubi was announced as the incoming principal of Western Hills High School on May 22, but Fort Worth ISD officials said four days later that the Muslim educator had been reassigned to another position.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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