#14: Keith Benson, Ed. D., President of Camden Education Association, Speaks about Urban Public Education

Published: July 13, 2020, 11:34 p.m.

Keith Benson, Ed. D. started his career as a social studies teacher for 8 years in Camden, New Jersey, he then worked as an education program specialist for 6 years for the Camden City School District, and then in August of 2017 he was elected President of the Camden Education Association.    In this interview, Keith talks about: - His Life Journey and Juggling Multiple Identities (he lived in a predominantly black neighborhood but went to high school at a predominantly white private high school)   -How Having His Daughter Changed His Life   -The Good Parts and Bad Parts of Teaching in Urban Public Schools   -What Changes/Hopes He Has for the Camden Education System and Camden, NJ   -Thoughts on Camden NJ's change in police tactics and his thoughts on improving relations with the community    Keith's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-e-benson-ed-d-20a16091/   My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en   Grateful Living Website: gratefulliving4.com