Kim Filer is an elementary educator in Roanoke County Schools. Prior to returning to her first love, K-12 teaching, she worked in higher education. She was the Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Virginia Tech where she led faculty support efforts associated with curriculum design, course design, learner-centered instructional strategies and the scholarship of teaching and learning. As the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment at Roanoke College, she supported faculty and college leadership to measure student learning and success. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational Research at Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.S. in Education from the University of Maryland. Dr. Filer has over thirty years of experience in the field of education developing curriculum and teaching at the elementary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate levels.
Why CHIP? As a long-time educator in the Roanoke Valley, I have seen first-hand that health is the foundation of a child’s ability to learn and reach their full potential. A child who is rested, fed, and healthy is a child ready to engage. CHIP’s mission resonates with me because it recognizes that developing relationships and supporting families are keys to community-wide wellness. I believe that by addressing health disparities early, CHIP directly invests in the future academic and personal success of Roanoke’s children. I am honored to be involved with an organization helping to ensure every child has the healthy start they deserve.
