MANSFIELD – As part of Mansfield Public Schools’ Educator Spotlight series, Superintendent Teresa Murphy would like to recognize Robinson Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Scott Cohen for his years of service to Mansfield Public Schools, commitment to his profession, and involvement as a world-class athlete.
Educator Spotlights highlight the important work that Mansfield Public Schools employees perform daily, as well as their unique backgrounds.
Cohen has worked in Mansfield Public Schools for 26 years.
During his time in the district, Cohen has served as the President of the Mansfield Educators Association (MEA) for 13 years. He has also previously served as the unit’s Vice President and Professional Rights and Responsibilities Chairperson.
Cohen is focused on collaborating with district leaders, building positive relationships and providing leadership assistance for the Robinson Elementary administration team.
In addition to his longtime career as an educator, Cohen is a well-known figure and world-class professional athlete in the sport of artistic roller skating. Cohen has participated in the sport since 1973 and has won five world championship titles in men’s artistic roller skating free skating.
“Scott has been an integral part of our school district for many years. He is both a talented educator and a world-class athlete,” said Superintendent Murphy. “I am extremely grateful for Scott’s partnership with our administrative team over the last decade-plus.”
He currently holds the Guinness World Record for most titles won by a male singles skater. Cohen has competed all across the world and has won several artistic roller skating awards, as well as, silver and gold medals that stem back to 1983. His most prestigious awards include: 1983 in Fort Worth, Texas; 1985 in Rimini, Italy; 1986 in Bogotà, Colombia; 1989 in Roccaraso, Italy; 1990 in Hanau, Germany; 1991 in Sydney, Australia; 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand; 1987 (silver) Pan Am Games in Indianapolis, Indiana; and Cohen has won two gold medals in the Pan Am Games in Havana, Cuba.
This month, Cohen returned from Rimini, Italy, where he won his first gold medal at a world championship in 1985, to receive a special recognition for his career achievements. This special recognition event is a first in the sport’s history and is only being given to athletes who have won at least three golds during their career in artistic roller skating.
Cohen also spends his time as a professional artistic roller skating coach, instructing those ages 3 to 83. Some of the athletes have even gone on to become state, regional, national and world champions in the sport.
He holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in educational leadership from Fitchburg State University and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in creative arts in education through Lesley University.
“It has been one of my life’s privileges to serve the students, schools and community of Mansfield for 26 years and I look forward to continuing that service here in Mansfield until retirement,” said Cohen. “To be recognized in the “educator spotlight” is certainly an honor that adds to the many memorable moments I have had in Mansfield as an educator. I believe every child can change the world, and that child is yours.”
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