Kim serves as Academic Dean at Optima Academy Online, a pioneering virtual reality K-9 and growing school. Currently completing her Ed.D. in Learning and Leadership Organizations from Vanderbilt University, Kim understands personally the need to make education flexible. Driven by a commitment to finding effective ways to support students in reaching their educational goals, Kim actively promotes diversifying education to meet varied student needs and lifestyles. She leverages technology, particularly virtual reality, to enhance classroom instruction, guiding teachers to innovative applications of immersive learning experiences.
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