Kimberly Leonard

Kimberly Leonard serves as Associate Teaching Professor of Education at Gordon College's Herschend School of Education, with over 20 years of professional experience spanning Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Reading, and English as a Second Language. She currently holds dual roles as Elementary Education Coordinator for Georgetown Public Schools and reading specialist consultant at Covenant Christian Academy.

Her educational background:

• B.A. in Sociology from Gordon College (Class of 1989)
• M.Ed. from Gordon College

Leonard's research focuses on Reading Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and English as a Second Language, with particular expertise in teaching reading methodologies. She is actively pursuing a doctorate in education to advance her scholarly contributions in these fields.

With seven years of experience teaching graduate and undergraduate education courses at Gordon College, she specializes in teacher preparation programs. Her professional practice integrates academic instruction with practical K-12 educational leadership through her coordinator role and consulting services.