Ms. Ciera Hurt is a dedicated primary educator with eight years of experience specializing in student-centered instruction and English Language Learning. Deeply passionate about meeting learners where they are, she currently serves as an ELL Level 1/2 teacher and site lead. Ms. Hurt holds both an Associate and a Bachelor’s degree in Education with a concentration in mathematics—an analytical foundation that seamlessly supports her upcoming transition into her new role as a Computer Science teacher at Bridgeport.

Her intentional instructional approach relies on backward mapping, allowing her to proactively target common misconceptions and guarantee student success. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Hurt is an indispensable leader within her school community; she serves as an iTech mentor to fellow teachers, tutors in reading, and coaches both the Spell Bowl and Spirit Squad. When she isn’t inspiring students, she enjoys reading, puzzling, singing, and spending quality time with her loved ones.