Kimberley grew up on a property outside of Julia Creek and attended Correspondence school before going to boarding school at St Joseph's Convent in Julia Creek for Years 1-7. She completed high school as a boarder in Charters Towers.
After obtaining her teaching degree, she taught in Quilpie while living on a property outside of town with her husband John. They returned to Julia Creek at the end of 2000.
Kimberley and John have 3 children and currently live approximately 70km south of Julia Creek. Kimberley has taught all of their children through Mt Isa School of the Air for the past almost 18 years, with 18 months remaining until her youngest child Zander heads off to boarding school.
Kadence is currently in Year 12 at Fairholme College in Toowoomba and plans to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery next year.
Kimberley joined the ICPA in 2001 as a teacher at the state school. She has held various positions within the branch, including Publicity Officer, Vice President, and is currently the President.
She was also part of the Convening Committee that hosted the State Conference in 2023 in Julia Creek.
Kimberley understands the importance of ICPA from her own experiences as a student, a teacher, and a parent. She believes that all children, regardless of where they live, should have equal opportunities and access to education, just like children in urban areas.
