S2 EP11 From Classroom to Community Impact: Robert Gunn's Journey from Educator to Equity Officer

​PODCAST Season 2 EPISODE 11
 
Robert Earl Gunn
Metro United Way
 
Quotes of the Podcast –
1. Until lions have historians, hunters will never cease to be heroes.
2. I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not.
 
Introduction of Guest BIO –
Robert Earl Gunn Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana and has served the community for the past two decades. He is married to Dr. Lacey Gunn and has two wonderful children. Robert graduated college from Earlham College and joined Teach for America in 2002 where he began his teaching career in St. Louis, Missouri. During his time in education, he served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and founding principal of the W.E.B. DuBois Academy in Louisville, KY. Currently, he serves as Chief Equity and Impact Officer at Metro United Way where he leads transformative work across the greater Louisville region. In his new role, he works to provide solutions to root cause challenges that have led to disparate outcomes that negatively impact members of our community. The goal is to ensure our community has thriving kids, strong households, and an equitable community.
 
Interview
Agents of Change: Leaders/Innovators

• 30,000 Ft. View – Why so we, as a society invest in education?
• Tell us about your education journey
• What drew you to moving to Metro United Way?
• As you moved from education to non-profit, how has your perspective changed on what we need to provide students?
• What do you love about what you do?
• Tell us a story or favorite memory about your work?
• What are the biggest challenges to you?
• What would you like decision makers to know?

Podcast/book shoutouts
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