Kyle O’Quinn serves as an educator at Floyd Central High School, where he has maintained a distinguished teaching career in Floyd County, Kentucky, since 2009. Throughout his tenure, he has specialized in delivering comprehensive instruction across multiple disciplines: Government and Civics curricula for freshman students, World History for sophomores, and Advanced Placement Psychology. Beyond his classroom responsibilities, Mr. O’Quinn demonstrates significant commitment to civic engagement, participating in leadership capacities across numerous community organizations while maintaining active membership on the State Organizing Team of Kentucky 120 United AFT.

His pedagogical excellence and dedication to student achievement have garnered formal recognition from the Floyd County Board of Education, establishing his reputation as an indispensable contributor to the institution’s Civics program. With profound investment in the academic and social development of Eastern Kentucky students, Mr. O’Quinn views this appointment as a strategic opportunity to challenge and dismantle prevailing negative stereotypes associated with Rural Southeastern Kentucky. Furthermore, he seeks to amplify awareness of the critical needs facing Rural America, particularly in addressing systemic issues, including the perpetuation of stereotypes, socioeconomic disadvantage, and limited access to opportunities within underserved communities.