John Arthur

John Arthur

John Arthur teaches sixth grade at Meadowlark Elementary, a Title I school in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since 2013, his students have gained national recognition as advocates for children and immigrants by creating music videos and other digital content and sharing their work across platforms as @9thEvermore. He encourages his students to take the lead as creators in his classroom, coaching them as they craft their content and discover the power of their own voices.

John is the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year finalist. In 2023, he was recognized as one of Utah’s Most Valuable Educators by Instructure and received a K–12 Hero award from eSchool News. He is a National Board Certified Teacher and an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education at Westminster University. Beyond the classroom, John serves as the director of candidate recruitment for the Utah National Board Coalition, as well as the co-director of the Teacher Fellows, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to developing the next generation of Utah teacher leaders.

As one of the United States’ most renowned practicing teachers, John Arthur has delivered keynote addresses, participated on expert panels, and led professional learning for organizations, including the Smithsonian, SXSW EDU, National Science Teaching Association, Follett, and the National Network for State Teachers of the Year. John also serves on the board of directors for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, WestEd, REL West, and IncludEd United.

John received a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Utah, as well as master’s degrees in both teaching and K–6 special education from Westminster University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in educational policy, leadership, and management at Walden University.