My name is Kimberly Hurst, and I teach 2nd grade at Coosada Elementary School. I am an only child, and a product of the Elmore County School System. I graduated from Stanhope Elmore High School, and then received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University at Montgomery. I received my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Troy State University in Montgomery. I received my Education Specialist Degree in Elementary Mathematics from Auburn University at Montgomery. In December 2018 I became a National Board Certified Teacher. This is my 27th year in the classroom; all of which have been in 2nd Grade. Although this is strictly my opinion, 2nd grade is the absolute best! I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 27 years, and have two wonderful, fabulous, loving young adults! My son, who is an Eagle Scout, graduated from Troy University magna cum laude in May 2021 with a Multimedia Journalism degree. Go Trojans! My smart, beautiful, techie daughter graduated from Auburn University Honor's College magna cum laude with a business degree in Information Systems Management this May. (I am still not quite to a point where I can say "War Eagle.") My mom and step-dad are pretty awesome, too! In addition to my family, I also live with 2 Chihuahuas- Lucy Ricardo and Isabella Rae, and two Pyrenees dogs- Thor and Freya. I enjoy reading, boating, camping, fishing, traveling, Alabama football, sitting on the swing, and spending time with my family. I am a firm believer in faith and family, and in open communication between parents/guardians and the teacher. I look forward to teaching and learning with your child, and I know we will have a year filled with exploration and discovery!