First grade

Meet the teachers

Emily Fulmer, First Grade Teacher

Emily Rudzinski

Stephen F Austin State University

Donielle Gilliam, First Grade Teacher

Donielle Gilliam

University of North Texas

Hello First Graders and Families of Kimberlin Academy for Excellence! We’re excited to welcome our brave Knights to a year full of exploration, growth, and new friendships. This year, your child will dive into engaging stories, develop strong reading and writing skills, tackle fun math challenges, and uncover fascinating science and social studies topics—all while living our P.R.I.D.E. values of Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence.

At Kimberlin, we believe that success comes from a strong partnership between home and school. You’ll receive regular updates through Dojo about classroom activities, upcoming events, and ways to support learning at home. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or ideas—we truly value your involvement and open communication.

We look forward to meeting each Knight and embarking on this incredible learning journey together. First grade at Kimberlin Academy will be an amazing year—let’s make it a magical one!

Daily Schedule

Conference 11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
Lunch 10:50 a.m.- 11:20 a.m.
Recess 10:25 a.m.- 10:55 a.m.