Kim has delighted in creating a love of learning in children from a very early age. After receiving her BA in English in 1994, she fell in love with Montessori education. To complete her goal of being a Montessori Guide, she obtained her Association Montessori Internationale Elementary Certification and her M.Ed. from Loyola University of Maryland. Kim has worked in Montessori classrooms since 1994, both at the primary and elementary levels. She was pleased to join Santa Cruz Montessori in 2001, as an Elementary Guide and counts her many years in the classroom there as some of the best of her career. In 2015, Kim was selected to become the Head of School. She embraces her responsibilities with a great deal of enthusiasm and enjoys sharing her love of Montessori in many settings. Being born and raised in Santa Cruz County has given her an appreciation of the community’s unique qualities and many opportunities for outreach. Kim is married and has twins, both whom attended SCM through Wavecrest. She is incredibly thankful for the significant role Santa Cruz Montessori has played in the lives of her family and the community. Kim has developed a deep appreciation for the unparalleled foundation of lifelong learning and compassionate citizenship that a Montessori education provides to children. In her free time she enjoys her garden projects, a dedicated workout program, long walks on the beach, and cooking with an emphasis on nutrition.