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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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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Without them, urban and rural districts will struggle to attract qualified educators.
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Scott White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
All entires were judged by a panel of regional artists, art educators and industry leaders, and the winners’ work is being displayed at the Crystal Bridges’ Community Gallery through May 5.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Soaring Strings on April 26 at Olympia Fields Country Club includes the presentation of the inaugural music educator of the year award to Ron Harrigan, director of bands at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The installation in Milan, called Casa Cork, taps members of the design and hospitality communities, as well as students and educators, to showcase innovative ways that cork can be fashioned and reused.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Scott White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
All entires were judged by a panel of regional artists, art educators and industry leaders, and the winners’ work is being displayed at the Crystal Bridges’ Community Gallery through May 5.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2025
Soaring Strings on April 26 at Olympia Fields Country Club includes the presentation of the inaugural music educator of the year award to Ron Harrigan, director of bands at Southland College Prep Charter High School in Richton Park.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The installation in Milan, called Casa Cork, taps members of the design and hospitality communities, as well as students and educators, to showcase innovative ways that cork can be fashioned and reused.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for educator
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“Educator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/educator. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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