Kimberly M NesmithA native of Andrews, SC, Kimberly M. Nesmith is a lifelong educator. Growing up in a small rural town, living in a home with her grandparents, Kim found it easy to get lost in nature, more specifically, The Big Magnolia Tree. After using writing as hr outlet to cope with the death of her Poppie evolved this book. Kimberly holds an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, a Master's degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a minor in English from South Carolina State University. Kim has served in the North and South Carolina public school systems for 14 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator. She currently works as an educational consultant where she is afforded the opportunity to travel the country to coach, consult, and lead. Kim currently resides in Pawleys Island, SC with her husband Jacob and their two children, Kaylee and Jacob Emerson. When not spending time with family, Kim enjoys going to the beach, reading, volunteering and writing. Read More Read Less