Kimberly Swenson is a lifelong public-school educator. For the past 23 years, she has served scholars in the St. Louis Public Schools as a classroom teacher across various grades and on special assignment as a Consultant Teacher and Induction Coach with the St. Louis Plan. She is a National Board Certificated Teacher and considers professional development a critical role in her growth as an educator. In her current role as the Professional Development Research and Data Specialist, she manages the Frontline Professional Growth platform and supports staff as part of the Professional Development Team.