Gush Tlein (Levi Rinehart) is a Lingít (Tlingit language) graduate and immersion preschool teacher committed to the revitalization and sustainability of Tlingit language and culture. Raised on Tlingit land, he brings both lived experience and professional practice to his work, including teaching his own children and supporting young learners in a language immersion setting. Gush Tlein’s approach centers land-based learning, cultural responsibility, and the belief that language, identity, and community are deeply interconnected.
