Leading a nonprofit’s Focus on Education and Teacher Policy in one of the largest states.

Kevin MalonsonExecutiveDirector, Teach Plus TexasWe’re proud to feature Kevin Malonson, Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, on the iBuild America Podcast.With 30 years in education, Kevin brings a deep understanding of policy, college access, and instructional excellence. His voice is reshaping education equity and elevating teacher leadership across Texas.Kevin Malonson is the Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, leading Teach Plus’ policy and instructional practice work in the state and supporting national teacher diversity initiatives. Kevin has 30 years of experience in education, with particular expertise in collegereadiness and college access among students in urban, public school districts. He has workedin the for-profit and non-profit sectors, helping students realize their educational goals throughdirect assistance, teacher training, and collaboration with district administration.Kevin was most recently the Texas Policy Manager at Teach Plus, where he managed the DFW Policy Fellowship and supported statewide policy efforts. He was a featured speaker from 2013-2018 on the United Negro College Fund’s Empower Me Tour, through which he presented to thousands of parents and students about college planning and admissions on tour stops across the country. Kevin is a Dallas Morning News Community Voices contributing columnist and was the Single Gender Coordinator for the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at FredFlorence Middle School in Dallas ISD.He received a B.A. in geography and a M.Ed. in education administration from the University of Texas at Austin, and served as the university’s Assistant Director of Admissions. Kevin is married, has two children and is based in Dallas.LinkedIn Profile: Kevin Malonson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-malonson-921a89bWebsite: TeachPlus: https://teachplus.org/