Milken Educators: Where Are They Now? (Part 2)

Baruti K. Kafele (NJ '09)  

Then: 

Baruti Kafele won the Milken Award in 2009 for leading the transformation as principal of Newark Tech High School in Newark, NJ. Fittingly, his African first name means “teacher,” and he has been awarded several honors for his outstanding efforts in improving the lives of young people and educators, including the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.  

Related: See photos from his Milken Award ceremony and watch his reaction to winning the award.

Now: 

An author of five books and international consultant, Kafele speaks to thousands of educators and students every year. He conducts 130 full-day workshops and 30 keynote speeches annually. He’s the bestselling author of three books: The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence (2015), Closing the Attitude Gap (2013) and Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life (2009). Follow him on Twitter! 

Related: Educator profile: Baruti K. Kafele (NJ '09)

In his own words: 

“The Milken Award has given me a credibility that I did not have prior to receiving it. It tells clients and educators that I am legit — that I have not only done this work, but I did it effectively.”