Kimberly Ragland

Kimberly Ragland is starting her 14th year in education. With a degree from Sam Houston State University, Kimberly strives to be an educational superhero who believes in providing a strong, stable and inclusive environment where children have a better chance of succeeding. In her time away from school, she enjoys quality time with her husband (a fellow creative educator) and helping her two super boys in their efforts to save the world.

Articles by Kimberly Ragland

• 5 strategies for decreasing stress in the new school year

  Wednesday, August 07, 2019

  Every teacher on the planet knows what I'm talking about when I say I had "the dream" last night. You know, the one where you show up to the first day of school dressed in shorts and a tank top. Your walls are completely blank, and you can't find any prepared lesson plans or materials. Sound familiar? Why do we always have "the dream?" It’s because teacher preparation is key. We know that if we're not ready to go when school starts, it sets the tone for our students.