Kimberly Elliott

Dr. Kimberly Elliott is an Assistant Professor-Teaching in the School of Teaching and Learning at Western Carolina University, part of the College of Education and Allied Professions. She holds a Doctor of Education (EDD), Specialist in Education (EDS), and Master of Science in Administration (MSA) from Appalachian State University. With 40 years of experience in North Carolina’s education system, she retired as a school superintendent and currently serves as the founder and CEO of Elliott & Associates Educational Consulting, LLC.

• Education:
• EDD, Appalachian State University
• EDS, Appalachian State University
• MSA, Appalachian State University

Her teaching focuses on literacy, assessment, public school law, education foundations, and curriculum design. Research interests include school safety, social justice in education, equitable grading practices, and challenges in school administration. She actively advocates for equitable recruitment and retention of educators and promotes innovative instructional strategies.

Dr. Elliott’s career spans administrative leadership, policy development, and educational consulting, reflecting her commitment to improving K-12 systems and teacher preparedness.