Meet
Kim.
English teacher. Lifelong learner. A voice for public education.
From Erwin to Wake Forest, education opened doors for Kim. Her mother’s encouragement laid the foundation for a life devoted to opening those doors for others.
Her mother.
Her hometown.
Her purpose.
Growing up in Erwin, North Carolina, Kim’s mother was her first and best teacher. She nurtured Kim’s love of learning and encouraged her to pursue an education that would open doors beyond her hometown. That foundation carried Kim from Erwin to Wake Forest University and showed her how education could change the course of a life.
Kim’s passion for English and literacy was also shaped by seeing the limitations her father faced after graduating from high school without being able to read. Today, she teaches to help her students find what education gave her: opportunity, independence, and the power to shape their own futures.
That story continues in her work with rural educators through the Dudley Flood Center. Kim understands the talent and ambition in rural communities, and the difference it makes when students have access to the courses, teachers, and resources they need.
Literature.
Learning.
Possibility.
Kim has taught high school English at Chapel Hill High School in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district since 2006. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in education from Wake Forest University.
Much of her career has centered on World Literature, with a special dedication to Holocaust and human rights education. Her teaching connects literary, cultural, and historical texts to the experiences of today’s learners.
At the heart of that work is a belief in students’ ability to use their learning to build positive, productive futures for themselves and their communities.
Impact beyond one classroom.
Equity & opportunity
As a content expert with the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity, Kim brings her classroom experience to work focused on educational equity.
Holocaust & human rights education
Kim serves as a Regional Site Director for TOLI, a national Holocaust and human rights education nonprofit, supporting fellow educators in building meaningful lessons.
Educational collaboration
Her work as an education consultant for PBS at the state and national levels helps educators connect learning resources with their students’ needs.
A voice for public schools
Through public speaking, interviews, and educator conversations, Kim shares the life-changing power of public education and the lasting influence of dedicated teachers.
Watch & listen ↗A career of
contribution.
Alongside her Teacher of the Year honor and National Board certification, Kim’s work has been recognized by education and community organizations across North Carolina.
- Recognition from Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission for contributions to public education
- North Carolina Attorney General’s Dogwood Award
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Equity Equals Excellence Award
- Chapel Hill Public School Foundation Sullivan Chair for Excellence in High School English Education
- WCHL Chapelboro Hometown Hero Award
Family.
Community.
Curiosity.
Kim has been married to her husband, Joshua, since 2019 and is the proud stepmom of two sons. She enjoys serving her community through nonprofits focused on equity and advocacy.
Outside the classroom, she loves traveling with her family, spending time with friends, reading, listening to true crime podcasts, crafting, and renovating their home.
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