Having known since kindergarten she wanted to be a teacher, Kim Shepherd obtained a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, Ohio. She began working at New Hope Christian Academy in 2006, teaching ELA, Social Studies, and Bible classes to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. When the school adopted a new reading program a few years later, she worked as the Foundations & Frameworks Coordinator and continued to teach part-time. From there, she moved into the role of curriculum director, and finally, into her current position as elementary principal. Kim’s passion is fueled by watching students grow and mature, both academically and spiritually.