Tuesday 2 February 2016

Kelvin Griffin - Atlanta Born and Raised

Kelvin Griffin grew up in several different neighborhoods around Atlanta. Dr. Griffin was born at Grady Hospital, a Grady Baby. He and his family moved to different parts of the city—Carver Homes, Perry Homes, The Cascade Community, Thomasville Heights, and East Atlanta. He attended Booker T. Washington High School graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Clark Atlanta University in Mathematics and Education in 1995.

Kelvin Griffin

His unique perspective on education and how best to engage with kids at school comes from his upbringing in several neighborhoods in Atlanta. He had to fit in with different communities everywhere he went and find new ways to engage with those around him. He had to develop good communication skills with people of different backgrounds at many different points throughout his young years.

By the time he applied for a Master’s degree in Education, Kelvin Griffin was already well on his way to becoming an effective educational administrator. He understood how school systems work on an individual level and how the community has opportunities to engage with the schools within their neighborhoods. Ever since he graduated with Master’s degree and completed his education and training in preparation for being a school principal, Kelvin Griffin has made a point to engage with community leaders to get help creating more opportunities for his students.

Kelvin Griffin has given opportunities to many students to move on to the next level of education and open doors for themselves by sticking to the principles he developed growing up in several neighborhoods in Atlanta.