Courtney Thornton Ed.s.

Courtney Thornton Ed.S. is a seasoned educator and leader with extensive experience in teaching and educational leadership. Currently serving as the Managing Director of Teacher Leadership Development at Teach For America, Courtney Thornton has also worked as a Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. since September 2021. Previous roles include Leadership Coach at Teach for America Memphis and a 5th Grade Teacher at Shelby County Schools, where notable achievements included leading Grade 5 math initiatives, coordinating professional development for Eureka Math, and receiving the Irreplaceable Educator Award. Courtney Thornton's educational credentials encompass a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching, a Master's degree in Educational/Instructional Technology, an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Arkansas State University, and +45 credits in Applied Behavior Analysis from The University of Memphis.