Kama Bruce

Kama Bruce is a seasoned teacher, educational leader, researcher, consultant, and social justice advocate in public and Independent Schools. Kama is currently Assistant Head of School at Catlin Gabel in Portland, Oregon, prior to which he served as Assistant Head of School, Lower School Division Head, and Middle School Dean of Students at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin Texas. 

He has over 25 years of experience in PS-12 educational settings working with students, families, and educators of diverse background and experience. He has presented at local and national conferences regarding educational design, curriculum reform, progressive education, student centered scheduling, and social justice in education. 

With four degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, his educational research centered on social justice oriented mid-career educators and sociohistorical understanding of race in the United States. He is the son of two social workers, both of whom deeply influenced his motivations to promote access to quality educational opportunities for all students.