As part of a military family, Mrs. Carpenter moved to Prattville from North Carolina, where she taught 6th-grade math. She loved teaching that grade level and subject area, so when a job opening became available at Prattville Intermediate School, she immediately applied. In addition to teaching, she serves as one of the coaches for Prattville Intermediate Girls on the Run, the school military liaison, and a member of numerous committees that support the faculty and staff.
Mrs. Carpenter graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Reading and a Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Teacher Leadership.
With a passion for leading and teaching children, she enjoys teaching in the public sector. I love being here and providing every student with the quality education they deserve. They are our future! I am a people person and love using my energy and personality to build lasting relationships in the classroom and community to ensure the educational experience is more meaningful.
Mrs. Carpenter believes that being a teacher means being a consistent role model in the classroom. “It means encouraging kids to ask questions, be curious, and always believe in themselves, even on difficult days. It’s about inspiring the next generation to be lifelong learners and big dreamers. I want them to understand that they have the power to shape their future. Another teaching goal that I have is to ensure students are prepared for real-world situations and successes. I do my best to provide them with the knowledge and mindset that they need to take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way.
Though she still has many years of teaching within her career, whatever comes next, Mrs. Carpenter hopes it includes working with others and supporting young leaders. She feels she’s at her best and doing what she loves most when she’s making connections and creating meaningful and fun learning experiences.
Kimberly Carpenter has been married to Nathan Carpenter for 12 years. They have two children: Nathan (a freshman at Prattville High School) and Emma (a 5th Grader at Prattville Intermediate School).
