Kimberly has served kinder through post high school-aged students with disabilities, their families, and fellow educators for the past 21 years. In 1995, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a major in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in Special Education from Texas State University. In 1996, she went on to earn her Master of Education degree with a major in elementary education, and then in 2005, she completed a Graduate Certification at Texas State University in Educational Administration. Her years as a special education teacher included supporting students in areas such as resource, inclusion, class with-in-a class, co-teaching, and content mastery. In recent years, Kimberly has been an elementary Assistant Principal, as well as, a district coordinator supporting at-risk student programs.