Kurt Davidson is the principal of Achievement First Crown Heights Middle School. He joined Achievement First in the summer of 2026, bringing over 15 years of experience in education. Prior to joining AF, Mr. Davidson served for eight years as principal of a charter school in the Bronx, leading the school to strong academic growth and outcomes across all content areas.
Mr. Davidson began his career in 2009 in Washington, DC through Teach For America, teaching special education and then math. He is an alumnus of the New Leaders leadership program.
Mr. Davidson‘s passion is empowering students to have their voices elevated and bringing true student centered instruction to every middle school classroom. He believes that our job as educators is to help bring out and elevate the innate talents and genius of each of our students.
He was raised in Oklahoma and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Davidson holds a master’s degree in special education from George Mason University.
