Kim Tunnell, Ed.D.
Vice President of Educational Operational Services
Education
- Graduate from Central Valley High School, Spokane, WA
- BA in Elementary Education and Teaching from Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
- MA in Education Administration from California State University - Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA
- Ed.D. in Education Administration from Texas A&M University - Commerce, Commerce, TX
About
Dr. Kim Tunnell joined the EAI team in July 2020 after serving 35 years in public education. Kim served in multiple positions as a classroom teacher of both Math and Reading for 10 years before moving into administration where she served as literacy coach, principal, director of curriculum and instruction, and superintendent. She retired from public education in May 2020, has had her own consulting firm, served on various state committees and organizations, and presented nationally prior to joining EAI. Kim remains passionate about education as the great equalizer for students which serves as the foundation for a democratic society.
Why Education Advanced?
"As the first person in my family to attend and graduate from college, my mission has been to provide high quality opportunities for every child to find their passion in learning. Education changes the course of entire families."
Outside of Work
Kim is blessed to have three children and three grandchildren. She loves the country life and enjoys spending time with family on the farm, working outside in the garden and with the chickens and cows. Her favorite activity is hosting family and friends. Kim has also been able to establish a non-profit organization that promotes education in Africa. She supports the Tunnell Preparatory Academy in Zambia and regularly takes teams on mission trips to serve children and communities.
"We don’t create our world from the outside in. We create and transform it from the inside out."
