Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Winona State University (2002). She earned her Masters of Arts in Education from Winona State University (2003). She earned her K-12 Reading Licensure (2006) and K-12 ESL Licensure (2006). Kimberly became a National Board Certified Teacher in Early and Middle Childhood Literacy (2007) and renewed (2015). Currently, Kimberly is a doctoral candidate in the Curriculum and Instruction program at Gardner Webb University (2023). 

 

Kimberly began her teaching career in Minnesota teaching first grade (2002). Upon moving to North Carolina, she became a reading specialist working with students in first through sixth grade. She also taught kindergarten and third grade. Kimberly worked as a reading specialist before becoming an instructional coach in 2018. In 2021, Kimberly became an Instructional Support Leader supporting K-12 literacy in the district. In November 2022, Kimberly became an Early Literacy Specialist for the North Carolina Department of Instruction supporting science of reading literacy and instructional best practices in PreK through fifth grade. 

 

Kimberly’s research interests include literacy instruction, evidence based best practices, adult learning theory, instructional coaching and beginning teacher support.

Regina Lineback currently serves as the Preschool Director for Yadkin County Schools in Yadkinville, North Carolina. Lineback has served in various roles in early childhood education for over 20 years. She has served as a Preschool Coordinator, an NC Pre-K coordinator, a Preschool Pyramid Model Coach, an exceptional children’s preschool teacher, and an NC Pre-K teacher.

 

Lineback serves on the board of Smart Start of Yadkin County and is the chair of the Local Interagency Coordinating Council for Yadkin County. She works closely with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Yadkin County Schools, and the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education to ensure high quality preschool for every student in Yadkin County. She is a member of the North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She received the Teacher of the Year award at West Yadkin Elementary School in 2017 and Exceptional Children’s Teacher of the Year award for Yadkin County Schools in 2011.

 

Lineback holds a Bachelor degree in Social Science from Gardner-Webb University, a Masters degree in Birth to Kindergarten education from Salem College, and is working toward earning her doctoral degree in education in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. Her research interests include the impact that Covid19 had on young children's development, early literacy, and social emotional development of young children.

Brad Rhew is the current STEM Coach at Petree Elementary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Rhew has been in education for over 13 years teaching elementary and middle school science. He works closely with district, state, and national science leaders to provide hands-on quality science instruction to all students.

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He serves as the membership committee chair and fellows committee member for the North Carolina Science Leadership Association and the District 5 Director for the North Carolina Science Teachers Association. He is the chair of the National Science Teacher’s Association Urban Science Educators Advisory Board. Rhew is also a member of the Governor's Teachers Advisory Council.  He is currently working on his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on STEM from Gardner-Webb University. 

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His research interests include curriculum and instruction, science education, and pre-service teacher education. 

Elia Spencer earned a bachelors in Public Health. She completed her Masters of Arts in Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Spencer became a National Board Certified Teacher in Special Education. At this time, Spencer is a candidate for her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction as well as earning a second Masters in Administration. 

 

Spencer began her career in public health and those experiences led to an interest in the field of education. Upon completing her MEd, Spencer joined Winston Salem/Forsyth County schools as an Exceptional Children’s preschool teacher working with children with special needs between the ages of four and five years old. After getting to know her students and their needs, she seeked out additional training with TEACCH in order to better support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Conscious Discipline in order to better serve children through a social emotional lens. She then received training to become a Preschool Pyramid Model coach and began supporting others in delivering the highest quality environment and interactions to the students. Spencer then moved to the district level where she served as a social emotional support specialist for preschool teachers across the district. After having these opportunities, Spencer felt that a transition to a leadership position as a preschool coordinator for Surry County Schools would allow her to make the best use of her skills and knowledge. The opportunity to serve as an adjunct instructor for early childhood education with Surry Community College was accepted, which allowed Spencer to begin providing instruction to future educators. She is currently transitioning to McDowell Technical Community College where she will have the continued opportunity to support future educators interested in early childhood education.  

 

Spencer has been published in the peer reviewed T-Care newsletter. Her interests include inclusive practices in early childhood education, social-emotional learning for children with special needs, and best practices in education.