Dr. Robert Bannister

Robert Bannister is a music teacher with DC Public Schools instructing students primarily in instrumental music including string orchestra, keyboards, and pitched percussion. Robert believes that the education and development of students prepares them to be productive citizens and provides them with the means to lead a quality life. Robert has been a teacher for 18 years in Baltimore City Public Schools, The American International School in Cairo, Egypt, and DC Public Schools.

In addition to his position as teacher, Robert has spearheaded school enrichment and intervention initiatives, developed school-based parent and community involvement plans, chaired school improvement teams, served on instructional leadership teams, and co-wrote the submission for the state and national Blue Ribbon Award for his school, which was awarded in both instances.

Robert studied music history, with a violin minor, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University. Robert also holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Morgan State University and a Doctor of Education Administration and Policy from The George Washington University. He has conducted extensive research around high school dropout, student engagement, and grade configurations. Robert has also served as scholarship chairman, Guide Right Chairman, and Kappa League advisor for the Silver Spring MD Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.