Student U
Courtney Casey is a Middle School Teacher Family Head at Student U, where Courtney teaches and writes curriculum for core subjects and an elective. Additionally, Courtney manages a team of three teachers, establishes culture and standards for their "family" of students and teachers, and collaborates on grade-wide themes and activities. Courtney also worked as a Government Relations Intern at the American Federation of Teachers, conducting policy research, writing memos, attending meetings, and producing educational literature and social media posts. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Race and Political Behavior from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Student U
Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education, advocacy, and leadership to build a just and equitable Durham. We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and their educators to become the leaders that will transform our city for the better. We support this transformation with an approach that combines three key elements: our whole-families approach to college access and success programming; our place as an innovation hub for developing and sharing best practices in education; and our commitment to supporting student- and family-led advocacy and change efforts in our city. Together, we’re creating a Durham where all students succeed.