Kim O'Brien

Hello! I am so excited to be part of the kindergarten team at Allen Brook School.  Kindergarten is such a special time in a child's life when they begin to recognize themselves as learners.  I hope to provide your child with a space where they feel safe and encouraged to take risks as they begin their journey at school.  We will explore with lots of hands-on experiences, time outdoors,  play, and activities designed to be developmentally appropriate, impactful, and fun!

I have been with the Champlain Valley School District since 2015.  I began my career at Hinesburg Community School as a math and literacy interventionist before becoming a classroom teacher.  I taught third grade for several years before transitioning to kindergarten.  My passion for foundational literacy instruction drove me to change grade levels.  As a teacher, I derive immense joy teaching children the building blocks of reading, writing, and math.  There is something incredibly special about watching the "a-ha" moment when things fall into place!

At home, I am mother to three young children.  My middle child will be starting kindergarten this year, so I know what it's like to be in your shoes!  As a family, we spend lots of time outside taking walks, biking, and swimming in Malletts Bay.  Originally from Massachusetts, I moved to Vermont with my husband, who is a native Vermonter, to raise our family in this beautiful environment.  I am hoping to learn to ski so that I can enjoy winter as much as I enjoy the other three seasons!