Kimberly Ward (’17)
Kimberly (Richerson) Ward graduated in 2017 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She currently teaches kindergarten at Calvary Baptist School’s Hidden Treasures Preschool in Midland, MI. Kimberly continues to work on her education through Maranatha Baptist University in pursuing a concentration in special education. She believes the faculty’s love for their students showed her how to invest and love her own students. She states, “The hands-on activities and observations helped greatly as I entered the classroom. I was prepared in classroom management, parent communication, and I was shown firsthand how to love my students. The last years have been awesome learning and being able to apply what I learned in school to the classroom.”

Emily Klier (’19) lives in Elyria, OH. She graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She now teaches first grade at First Baptist Christian School. She shares, “Maranatha prepared me for my career so well! The professors in the education department were amazing. Each class taught me to engage my students in lessons and help students with various needs to succeed. The professors also provided an example of how a Christian teacher should love their students. I always knew that the professors wanted me to succeed, so I strive to make the same impact on my students.”