Middle school Language Arts teacher Kimberly Kane has been named one of seven finalists for Colorado’s 2024 State Teacher of the Year. Photo Credit: Delta Middle School

There are many deviated and talented educators working in Colorado’s public schools. One them, Kimberly Kane, a middle school Language Arts teacher fro Delta. She was named as one of seven finalists for the state’s 2024 Teacher of the Year honors.

Kimberly teaches courses in English and Language Arts to sixth graders at Delta Middle School in Delta County, Colorado. There she enjoys a reputation for creating a positive, inclusive learning environment. Kimberly says she believes that authentic relationships, consistency in instruction, and expectations are the keys to success in helping every student succeed both in and out of the classroom. To further support her students, she implemented a school-wide peer tutoring program.

In addition to her classroom curriculum, Kimberly mentors her district’s new teachers, guiding them through best practices in classroom management and instructional strategies.

For her hard work and expertise with new teachers and peer tutors, Kimberly was honored by her district with the Passion for Teaching Award. In addition, she was recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) as their Teacher of the Year for Delta County and the Western Slope. The organization chose Kimberly for this award for her active role in developing citizenship and patriotism within her school’s student body.

Kimberly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Interdisciplinary Studies and her Master’s degree in Secondary Education Social Studies, both from Liberty University, a private university located in Lynchburg, Virginia.