Kimberly Waltmire

About Kimberly Waltmire

Recognized as a top 20 Teacher in USA Today - Recipient of 20+ state and national awards - Documented in 100+ newspapers, television and magazines for award winning Literacy and Science Projects - Author of The Art of Visual Writing and website ( Lit. resource ) and @visualwriting k-3; Lead professional development workshops cross-pollinating literacy and writing – conceptualizes/ writes curriculum and education materials for diverse populations - Integrates PBL programs thru community partnerships, public relations/branding for school districts & community outreach events-involving stakeholders/local businesses – educational blogger; grant writer; Creatively implements Science/Literacy STEAM - Differentiates instruction for all learning styles - Coaching/Community Specialist/ Writing Coach description attached Selected Awards and Accomplishments • Received over 21 teacher awards • Awarded more than in grants • USA Today All-Star Teacher Team - Top 20 Teachers in America • Eastern Connecticut Literacy Teacher of the Year • Colchester Elementary School Teacher of the Year • White House Recognition - The Gift Goes On (stamps to aid the hungry in Kenya) • National Most Outstanding Intergenerational Program – The Gift Goes On • National Environmental Teacher of the Year – Gene Cartledge Award grant) • Connecticut Environmental Teacher of the Year – National Association Conservation District • Presidential Award - Connecticut Elementary Science Education • Mystic Aquarium Marine Science Teacher of the Year – Voices of the Sound • Two-time winner -Sol Kolack Award (One of ten teachers for community partnerships) • Two-time winner – Fleet All-Star Outstanding Community Programs grant) • Two-time winner – CT Celebration of Excellence for outstanding projects (Exploratories/Gift Goes On) • Connecticut Most Outstanding Intergenerational Program (The Gift Goes On) • Hartford Courant Newspaper – Connecticut Volunteer of the Year

Experience

1. Gifted & Talented Teacher- Grades 3-5

   Rock Hill School District

   Aug 2019 — Present · Rock Hill, SC

   Oversee 3 schools for Gifted & Talented Program• Cross-pollinate all subjects; integrate visual literacy- STEAM- PBL-Testing

Education

• Central Connecticut State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS.Ed), Elementary Education and Teaching

  1984 — 1988

• Central Connecticut State University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Early Childhood Education and Teaching, k-8

  1995 — 1999