Abstract
This interview with SCATE member Mr. Craig King—former third-grade teacher, advocate, public speaker, and founder of Craig King Group—offers a powerful exploration of what it means to lead through service in today's educational landscape. Mr. King currently serves as the Columbia College Call Me MiSTER Site Coordinator and the Director of Teacher Leadership for the Palmetto State Teachers Association (PSTA), where he mentors aspiring educators and champions teacher voices at the local and state levels. Recently named one of South Carolina's "12 Black Leaders to Know." In this conversation with Dr. Rebecca Raab, Mr. King underscores the importance of teacher voice, collaboration, and creativity, reminding us that meaningful change often starts with relationships and a willingness to serve without expectation. His stories and strategies provide timely inspiration for teacher educators, preservice teachers, and K-12 teachers working to strengthen education across South Carolina.
Recommended Citation
Raab, Rebecca
(2025)
"From Third Grade to the State House: An Interview with Mr. Craig King,"
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina: Vol. 18:
No.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/tejsc/vol18/iss2/8