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Dr. Tequila Kurth is an award-winning educator, artist and arts manager. She is the founder and CEO of UpGrade Media Arts Schools, Inc. and UMA Technical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Kurth is dedicated to revolutionizing media arts education in the United States and worldwide.

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Career Summary 
of 
Dr. Tequila Kurth

Dr. Tequila Kurth is an award-winning educator and leader, and charter school founder serving 20 years in education, with 16 years in school administration in three of the largest urban districts in Wisconsin.

Key Highlights

* Founder - UMA Technical College of Wisconsin

* Chief Executive Officer and Founder – UpGrade Media Arts Schools, Inc.

* Principal – Madison Metropolitan School District

* Principal - Racine Unified School District

* Principal - Milwaukee Public Schools

Current Professional Organizations

*NACSA - National Association of Charter School Authorizers
*American Association of School Administrators 
* Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators 

Publications

Improving Student Behavior Through the Use of Greater Teacher Accountability Measures, 2016. 

This change leadership plan examined the fidelity of implementation of strategies teachers learned during professional development at an elementary school in a large Midwestern urban school district. Emphasis was placed on the quality of teacher-student relationships as well as the strategies teachers used to address undesired behaviors.

Impactful Contributions

  • Board Member – Association of Fundraising Professionals – SE WI Chapter - Developed fundraising professionals and advanced the profession and culture of philanthropy
  • Founding Board Member – National Association for Media Arts Education - Advocated for the advancement of media arts education through the promotion of standards of excellence
  • Member – Milwaukee Film Education Committee -  Collaborated regarding mutual support, program evaluation, and advocacy in media arts implementation
  • Mentor – Edgewood College - 
    Mentored aspiring principals and college faculty to earn credentials for professional licensure
  • ELL Tutor – Literacy Services of Wisconsin - 
    Tutored English Language Learners earning General Equivalency Diplomas to gain opportunities in leadership and business.
  • Student Mentor – WCTC/Multicultural Leadership Academy -  Mentored non-traditional college students to assist in their transition to higher education

Recognition and Awards

  • Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award Winner 
  • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Cooperating Teacher Award
  • Milwaukee Partnership Academy Family Involvement Grant
  • Recipient Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation Award Recipient

Licensures

  • Superintendent/District Administrator (K-12)
  • Principal (K-12), Director of Instruction (K-12)
  • Teacher: Elementary-Middle Level Education
  • Social Studies (1-8)
  • Special Education Cross Categorical (1-12)

20+ 
Years of Experience

100+
Projects Completed

10+ 
Awards Won

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