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Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.

Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.

English Teacher at East Henderson High School

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief of Staff for Asheville City Schools

  • Education

    • Appalachian State University

      1989 - 2004
      Bachelor’s Degree Interior Design

    • Western Carolina University

      2006 - 2008
      Master’s Degree School Administration/Principalship

    • Gardner-Webb University

      2015 - 2020
      Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Educational Leadership and Administration, General K-12

    • Western Carolina University

      1995 - 1997
      Bachelor’s Degree Secondary Education and Teaching

  • Experience

    • Henderson County Public Schools

      Aug 1997 - Jun 2003
      English Teacher at East Henderson High School

    • Asheville City Schools

      Aug 2003 - Jun 2005
      English Teacher at Asheville High School

    • Asheville City Schools

      Jul 2008 - now

      • Chief of Staff

        Mar 2024 - now

      • Director of Recruitment and Induction

        Apr 2020 - Feb 2024

      • Coordinator of Human Resources

        Jul 2016 - Apr 2020

      • Principal Claxton Elementary School

        Jul 2011 - Jun 2016

      • Assistant Principal at Claxton Elementary School

        Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

      • Assistant Principal at Hall Fletcher Elementary School

        Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • School Superintendent

      North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
      Aug 2017

    • High School Teacher

      North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
      Jul 1997

    • School Principal

      North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
      Jan 2009

    • National Board Certification in Adolescence and Young Adult/English Language Arts

      National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.
      NC Education Policy Fellows Public School Forum of North Carolina Aug 2023 Fellows dive deep into education policy issues– both on the state and federal level– as well as perspectives that they do not typically encounter in their daily work. By the end of the year, fellows can expect to be more informed, well-rounded contributors to the critical debates that shape education in NC and beyond. Fellows increase their awareness of how public policy is made, learn who the key players are, and become more confident and involved in advocacy and the policymaking process.
    • Awarded to Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.
      Dr. Samuel Houston Leadership Award North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) Mar 2022 The award is named in honor of Dr. Samuel Houston who is President and Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center. Dr. Houston served as superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District for ten years where he opened the first year round school in North Carolina.This annual award is presented to a graduate of the Aspiring Superintendent Program by the North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA) and the North… Show more The award is named in honor of Dr. Samuel Houston who is President and Chief Executive Officer of the North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center. Dr. Houston served as superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District for ten years where he opened the first year round school in North Carolina.This annual award is presented to a graduate of the Aspiring Superintendent Program by the North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD). Show less
    • Awarded to Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.
      Asheville City School Principal of the Year Asheville City Schools Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.
      North Carolina Principal Fellows Class 13 - Aug 2006
    • Awarded to Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.
      Teacher of the Year East Henderson High School Apr 2003
    • Awarded to Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.
      Recipient of the 1997 Outstanding Student Teacher Award Western Carolina University College of Fine and Applied Arts May 1997

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by Children's Well-Being League on May 2018
      Children's Well-Being LeagueAssociated with Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.

    • Board Member

      Issued by Buncombe County Land Conservation Advisory Board on Aug 2018
      Buncombe County Land Conservation Advisory BoardAssociated with Kimberly Dechant, Ed.D.