Kim resides in Indian Land, South Carolina. She and her husband Hank have one daughter and son-n- law living in Indian Land as well. She has a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Central CT State University and has 30 years of experience in elementary and early childhood instruction.  She is also an Educational Community Specialist, trained in Project Based Learning, Enrichment, H.O.T schools, and Visual Literacy. Kim likes to enhance literacy through the arts, empowering children to have a ‘creative voice’ in all they encounter. In her spare time, Kim enjoys community outreach, mentoring women, writing, visiting cafes, outdoor sports, long walks, spending time with family and friends; and a good cup of coffee and piece of chocolate !