About Us

Chrystopher Moultrie, affectionately known as "Chryss the Educator," is a first-generation college graduate, dynamic educator, and dedicated advocate for educational equity. A proud alumnus of the prestigious Morehouse College, Chryss embodies the institution’s values of leadership, excellence, and service. His unwavering commitment to dismantling systemic barriers in education has positioned him as a trailblazer in both the classroom and the policy arena.

Beyond his nonprofit leadership, Chryss is an acclaimed author and researcher. His book, A Pedagogy for Hardknocks: Educating Unbreakable Spirits in a Broken System, challenges traditional teaching frameworks and provides educators with strategies to support historically marginalized students. His research explores the intersections of trauma, social-emotional learning, and systemic inequities in education, and he has presented his findings at major conferences, including the State of Black Learning and Morehouse College’s lecture series.

Currently an educator in Atlanta, Georgia, Chryss brings energy, creativity, and a culturally responsive approach to the classroom. Through restorative practices and social-emotional learning strategies, he fosters an inclusive classroom culture where students feel seen, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. His commitment to student success is further demonstrated by his strong communication with parents and his ability to develop targeted interventions that support academic growth.

Chrystopher Moultrie is more than an educator—he is a catalyst for change. Whether in the classroom, the community, or policy spaces, he remains committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to an education that affirms their identity and unlocks their potential.

Throughout my undergraduate experience at Morehouse College, I was able to experience a lot of life-changing moments. I met lifelong friends and established a network of trusted mentors and sponsors, but most importantly, my purpose and destiny collided at the conclusion of my Sophomore year. Becoming an educator, was never on my to-do list. I wanted to become an Attorney and Public Policy Analyst, perhaps a professor many, many years down the line. But, never an actual educator. Yet, I was always in school. My paternal grandmother, who is still a high school administrator, would take me to her school every summer and weekend while she got her work done. So I was always…and I mean always, in school. Even more so, I was always the kid who wanted to “play school”. And absolutely loved playing the role of teacher and Principal. I was so invested that I created a gradebook for assignments and tests that I gave my siblings and cousins, print off “report cards”, and force my mom and aunt to sign them. I even snuck some disciplinary forms from my grandma’s school, just in case my siblings and cousins, or “students” in this case, got out of hand. As I reflect, and chuckle a little, I believe it was always meant for me to become an educator. 

I believe my background is important, especially because I want you to not only get to know me but also to see just how deep education has been shaped into the fabric of my DNA. 

Which brings us to today. I believe that education across this nation is under attack. And since warmly greeting my purpose into my life, I knew I had to be a part of the change. So, after reading a book that completely changed my life, The Miseducation of a Negro by Carter G. Woodson, I decided to find a way to create an everlasting impact on the world of education. Thus, The Community for Education was born. 

I hope as you continue join this community in fighting for a better future for education all across America. I am forever grateful for your continued support and contributions, and hope that you will join our community for education.

Rooted in Community, Committed to Education,

Chryss

chryss@thecommunityfored.org