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Name: Kimberly Oliver
Job: National Teacher of the Year, Broad Acres Elementary School, Maryland
Summary: Kimberly Oliver is a passionate teacher, a proponent of early childhood education, and is the 56th National Teacher of the Year. A kindergarten teacher at Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland, Kimberly began teaching at the school when it was in danger of state takeover due to declining academic performance. Soon, her innovative teaching skills and strong parent outreach were resulting in soaring student literacy levels and rising performance.
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Our Expert in...
 Preparation For School 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. When should children start school? 
  3. What is "preschool"? 
  4. Is important for my child to go to pre-school? 
  5. How can I choose the best preschool for my child? 
  6. Is day-care considered adequate preparation for kindergarten? 
  7. What is "Head Start"? 
  8. How can I get my child involved with Head Start? 
  9. How important is early education? 
  10. What are the goals of early childhood education? 
 Laying The Groundwork For Learning 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. How can I get my child interested in reading and language arts? 
  3. How can I get my child interested in math? 
  4. How can I get my child interested in science? 
  5. How can I get my child interested in social studies? 
  6. How can I lay the groundwork for my child to be interested in the arts? 
  7. How can I encourage my child to be a lifelong learner? 
 The School Calendar 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What are the various types of school calendars? 
  3. Do year-round schools offer fewer days of vacation? 
  4. How can I keep my child engaged with learning during school breaks? 
 General Education And Grades 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What is a "report card"? 
  3. What do the various grades mean? 
  4. What do teachers base their grades on? 
  5. How should I approach my child's report card? 
  6. How should I talk to my child about his report card? 
  7. How can I help my child raise her grades? 
  8. Is it OK to "bribe" my children to get better grades? 
  9. Do grades really matter in elementary school? 
  10. What should I do if my child tells me his grade is "wrong"? 
 General Education And Homework 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What is the best way to help my kids with their homework? 
  3. How can I help my child develop good homework habits? 
  4. How can I encourage a child who won't complete his homework? 
  5. My child keeps writing her homework assignments down wrong. What can I do? 
  6. What can I do if my child's teacher assigns too much homework? 
  7. Should I review my child's completed homework? 
  8. Should I change my child's answers if they're wrong? 
  9. How can I find homework help for my child if I can't do it myself? 
 Choosing The Best School 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. How can I find out the quality of my child's school? 
  3. Can I choose my child's public school? 
  4. How can I find out the quality of my child's classes? 
  5. Should I be concerned if my child is in a class with non-native English speakers? 
  6. How can I make sure my child is getting enough attention from the teacher? 
  7. What are some strategies for students and parents to cope with overcrowding? 
  8. What are some ways for students and parents to cope with under-funding? 
  9. What is "class size"? 
  10. What is "student tracking"? 
  11. What are the pros and cons of tracking? 
 Schools And Community 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. How is a school's community important to its success? 
  3. How can I contribute to building better a school-community relationship? 
  4. How can communities help raise funds for schools? 
 Supporting Your Child's Education 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. How important are parental expectations to student success? 
  3. How can I keep up with what's happening at my child's school? 
  4. How can I get my child excited about learning? 
  5. How can I help my child develop good study habits? 
  6. How can I help my child develop a good work ethic? 
  7. How can I help my child have a positive attitude about school? 
  8. How can I help my kid get organized for learning? 
  9. How can I create a learning environment at home? 
  10. How can I encourage academic success without applying undue pressure? 
  11. How can I encourage my child to stay in school? 
 Parental Involvement At School 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What is "parental involvement" in reference to schools? 
  3. How can I become involved at my child's school? 
  4. What is a "room mother" or "room father"? 
  5. What school-based organizations are available for parents to join? 
  6. How can I be involved at my child's school if I don't have much free time? 
 Working With Your Child's Teacher 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What's the secret to good communication with my child's teacher? 
  3. How can I let my child's teacher know that I don't think he's being challenged? 
  4. What is a "parent-teacher conference"? 
  5. What's the secret to getting the most out of a parent-teacher conference? 
  6. Should I bring my child to a parent-teacher conference? 
  7. What questions should I ask at a parent-teacher conference? 
 Parent-Teacher Partnerships 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What is a "parent-teacher partnership", and what are the benefits? 
  3. How can I start a parent-teacher partnership? 
  4. What topics are discussed in parent-teacher partnership? 
  5. Are parent-teacher partnerships important for older children? 
  6. How can I have a good parent-teacher partnership if I don't have much time? 
 Student-Teacher Issues 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What can I do if my child doesn't get along with his teacher? 
  3. How can I find out whether my child's teacher is effective? 
  4. How can I improve my child's relationship with her teacher? 
  5. Is it possible to have my child transferred to another teacher's class? 
  6. Can I request a particular teacher for my child for next year? 
 Falling Behind In School 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. How can I tell if my child is falling behind in school? 
  3. How can I help an underachiever improve his performance? 
  4. When should a child be "held back" a grade? 
  5. What are the pros and cons of holding a child back a grade? 
  6. What should I do if a teacher recommends holding my child back a grade? 
 Advanced Learners 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What options are available for students who learn at a fast pace? 
  3. What are "gifted and talented" (GATE) programs? 
  4. What if my child's school does not have a gifted program? 
  5. What does it mean to "skip a grade"? 
  6. What children are good candidates for skipping a grade? 
 General Education Info For Teachers 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What are some ideas for encouraging more parent involvement? 
  3. How can I help parents with few resources encourage their children's education? 
  4. What can I do to help students with few educational resources? 
  5. What can I do to help non-native English speaking students? 
  6. What are some ideas for addressing students with divergent skills and needs? 
  7. What is your advice to new teachers? 
 General Education Questions 
  1. Kimberly Oliver
  2. What would you like to say to parents about education? 
  3. What would you like to say to other teachers about education? 
  4. What would you like to say to kids about education? 
  5. What education issues would you like to discuss with our nation's leaders? 

More about Kimberly Oliver

Kimberly emphasizes community and collaboration in her teaching. “Through collaborating with others, I helped turn around an underperforming school despite the obstacles of poverty, race, language, and mobility.” In her work as National Teacher of the Year, she aims to raise awareness about the importance of preschool and early childhood education in raising achievement levels and living standards later in life.

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