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Kim is from Ashe County. She received a bachelor's degree in middle school education and a master's degree in school administration from Appalachian State University, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership from Western Carolina University. She lives in Jefferson, NC with her husband and two daughters.

Kim works as an educator evaluation consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. She previously worked as the principal of Mountain View Elementary School,

Kim Simmons currently serves as an Ashe County Board of Education member. She was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Advocates improving transparency on school system matters with the community.

Supported the construction of a new middle school.

- Advocates improving transparency on school system matters with the community.
- Supported the construction of a new middle school.

School Facilities & Resources

Advocates supporting students that choose homeschool or online school.

- Advocates supporting students that choose homeschool or online school.

Access to Education

As of June 14, 2024, Kim Simmons did not have a website or any information online.

Teachers

School Curriculum

Said, "I am willing to look at every issue with an open and honest attitude for the benefit of every student in this system, no matter their economic or political position."

- Said, "I am willing to look at every issue with an open and honest attitude for the benefit of every student in this system, no matter their economic or political position."

Student Wellbeing

Kim Simmons

Kim is from Ashe County, NC. She received a bachelor's degree in middle school education and a master's degree in school administration from Appalachian State University, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership from Western Carolina University. She lives in Jefferson, NC and has a husband and two daughters.

Kim Simmons currently serves as a County Board of Education Member in Ashe County. She was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

As of June 14, 2024, Kim Simmons did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- The Board of Education runs the public school system. They create policies that establish standards, accountability and evaluation of essential operations of the school system.
- The Board of Education member hires a superintendent and can remove them when necessary. The superintendent assists the Board of Education in implementing the board’s policies. 
- The Board of Education is charged with deciding the school budget. This means they decide how to allocate money between different services, such as teacher pay, repairing school facilities, or access to technology.
- Board of Education members are elected every four years. 