Kumar Rashad has been a Jefferson County public school teacher for the last 17 years. He has a Master of Arts, in Teacher Education and Professional Development from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics from Kentucky State University. He is currently a Math Resource Teacher at Breckenridge Metropolitan High School. He was recognized by JCPS as one of 10 Employees at the Educators of Color Celebration in January, 2021. Kumar also serve on the Board of Directors for both Jefferson County Teachers Association and Kentucky Educators Association. In addition, Kumar Rashad is a member of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.