Butler joined the faculty at Norwich Free Academy (NFA) in the early 2000s, working as a history teacher. By 2004, he had switched roles. Butler helped to create NFA s first ever office of diversity, a unique program that he has led ever since. The goal was simple: to make sure that all of our students here had equal access and equity to education, said Butler.
Through his work, Butler has become an integral part in cultural events both on campus and in the City of Norwich.
One of his many accomplishments was helping students at NFA host the first Haitian Flag Day for the city in 2008. He also advises the Cape Verdean and Native American Clubs at NFA, works alongside the NAACP, and is actively involved with the Norwich Rotary Community Clubs Celebrate Cultural Diversity event. Butler also works closely with NFA s MLK scholars each year.