Kim is an early educator with over a decade of experience in supporting the development of young learners from birth through age five. She has worked in a variety of care settings and structures, including in public special education and in private, parent cooperative nursery school. Kim received a bachelor’s in science from Wheelock College in Boston, MA after double-majoring in Developmental Psychology and Early Childhood Education and has taken master’s level coursework at Gordon College with a focus on special education. Kim comes to 2Rev from her most recent experience providing operational support at a life insurance company and is excited to combine the skills gained in this role with her passion for and knowledge of the education sector. She is thrilled to return to education and see teaching from another perspective while also rekindling her passion for inspiring learning and creating change. Kim lives in Salem, MA with her wife, their toddler, and their lab mix.

Why are you passionate about this work?
I believe education is an essential right that every student should have, and it should be an education that is of high quality, accessible, and relatable to them. Each student needs to understand the why behind their learning for them to want to learn. Learning can be hard and is unique to each person and I always found that when a student can see the way the lesson or subject effects them directly, in their lives, the most knowledge is retained. To do this, education needs to be learner centered so that students find joy in engaging with material and can build confidence in their ability to learn which will open up the door for lifelong learning and exponential self-growth.

Why is it important that we focus on empowering educators?
If we want to reach the greatest number of students possible, I believe educating, empowering and listening to teachers is the best approach. When teachers feel supported and are provided tools and resources, they are more likely to be joyful, innovative and engage with their student’s learning. If we can support teachers and show them the value in individualizing their curriculum through both practice and data while simultaneously valuing them as educators, they will have all the necessary tools and support to truly thrive and foster a nurturing learning environment which will directly impact all of their students.