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Kimberly Ford

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General information

US Citizenship
US Citizen

Hobbies & Interests

  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Tutoring
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Poetry
  • Child Development
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • ATV Riding
  • Aviation
  • Beach
  • Cooking
  • Church
  • Coaching
  • Education
  • Exploring Nature And Being Outside
  • Gardening
  • Landscaping
  • Step Team
  • Music
  • Learning
  • Mentoring

Reading

  • Leadership
  • Academic
  • Anthropology
  • Biography
  • Christianity
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Historical
  • How-To
  • Humanities
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • True Story
  • Social Issues
  • Self-Help
  • Philosophy
  • Parenting

I read books daily.

Bio

My name is Kimberly Ford, I am a first generation graduate and a retired disabled Veteran of the US Navy who had the honor, privilege, and pleasure of serving as an Air Traffic Controller and am humbled by the opportunity to carry out our country’s mission. I was raised in a traditionally structured, poverty stricken, and work-based community which made the idea of becoming a college graduate seem far fetched and merely impossible. Despite the statistics and evident facts, something within me still believed it was possible. Through desperation of needing to be the one to create a future and plot change for my family and others alike, I pushed past fear and leaped for every educational opportunity. I have now earned a high school diploma, AA, BS, MS in Human Services Administration and was honorably selected to join the Florida Lambda Chapter of the Phi Gamma Mu International Honor Society of Social Sciences. Education gave me the guidance and structure needed to align my passion and purpose. I am now pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, with the hopes of opening a non-traditional school for underprivileged children within my childhood community, Trilby, FL. My belief that education and community support are key to a community’s culture has led me to become an ambassador who promotes community involvement and safety through education and volunteerism in hopes of eradicating relevant social issues. I give all honor and gratitude to God through Jesus Christ for my accomplishments and opportunities that allow me to be an inspiration to others.

Education

Saint Leo University

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2023 – 2027

Majors:
  • Education, Other

Saint Leo University

Master's degree program

2018 – 2020

Majors:
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
GPA3.9 GPA

Liberty University

Bachelor's degree program

2014 – 2018

Majors:
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
GPA3.8 GPA

Liberty University

Associate's degree program

2012 – 2014

Majors:
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
GPA3.5 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Career

  • District Registrar’s Senior Admin Assistant

    Education · Richland County School District One, Columbia, SC

    Jan 2006 – Jan 2010

  • Founder/Mentor/Career Advisor/Instructor

    Professional Training & Coaching · The Girls Locker Room (GLR)

    Jan 2018 – Present

  • Founder/Tutor

    Education · Carter Ford Academy

    Jan 2019 – Present

  • Air Traffic Controller

    Airlines/Aviation · US Navy

    Jan 2010 – Jan 2015

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Has nursing license:
No
Dr. Jade Education Scholarship
Winner
I have always been a big dreamer and dream chaser; wishing, while believing I would become a college graduate to escape poverty and soar beyond the statistics of my childhood community. Now that my dreams of becoming a college graduate are reality and I am pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, my life goals have become much clearer. The life of my dreams is brightly painted as spearheading, establishing, and actively teaching in an educational center with the mission “to provide solid education through an interactive learning style to prevent violence and increase literacy‭ ‬rates for youth within the community”. The center will provide its students with the opportunity to enhance their creativity and develop their intellectual abilities through hands on creative learning. My days would be filled with the sounds of joy and laughter from students expressing their excitement for learning. This would bring joy to my heart to know that every student at my school will receive the attention they need and deserve. Boredom would not exist, there would not be a dull moment. All subjects would be taught with enthusiasm and accommodations for all learning styles by teachers who agree with and stand for the school’s vision. The instructors will carry out the school’s mission using a common sense leadership approach. There would be emergency food and shelter assistance, neighborhood student bus pick up and drop off, certified instructors, study hall with private seating for independent study, hands-on skill building training, resume writing, safety training, and private support groups for suicide prevention and awareness. As a survivor and overcomer of peer bullying, I would pride myself in having a Bully Free Zone policy set in place. Every student will know that there is a zero tolerance for bullying. Also there will be an open door policy for students to seek help in confidence to eliminate retaliation. The community will have so much confidence in the center, that the support would be endless and will lead to lessening the impact of and eradicating the ongoing social issues. All social issues have a root cause. We would determine the root causes through a thorough community needs assessment to insure we are providing programs and services relevant to our target audience. No matter what happens in life, dreaming births hope. When one dreams, there is something to look forward to. I live each day knowing my dreams will become reality as long as I choose to never give up.
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