Keisha Rembert

Keisha Rembert is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend. She is a lover of food, words and sunshine. She is also a lifelong learner dedicated to equity, advocacy and social justice. As an educator for over 20 years, she has been recognized nationally and locally for her exemplary teaching and curriculum development focused on equity, antiracism and cultural responsiveness.

In 2019, Keisha received two prestigious honors - she was named the National Council for Teachers of English Outstanding Middle-Level English Educator and the Illinois History Teacher of the Year. She continues to share her knowledge through presentations, publications and professional development focused on culturally responsive and antiracist teaching practices.

Her passion for equity is evident through her service on numerous boards and committees, including the Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center Educator Advisory Board, the National Council for Teachers of English’s Committee Against Racism and Bias, ALAN Board of Directors and the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History Advisory Board.

Her first book, The Antiracist English Language Arts Classroom, reflects her commitment to equity in education. As an author and leader in education, Keisha exemplifies lifelong learning, service and dedication to equitable and transformative teaching and learning.