Grimm is an exceptional student with a GPA of 4.0. She has worked closely with undergraduate faculty, student teacher supervisors, field placement faculty, and academic advisors during her educational journey at Mount Mercy. As a teacher at Kenwood Leadership Academy in Cedar Rapids, Amber has taught early childhood education and in an inclusive preschool program over the past four and a half years.
One of Grimm’s adjunct instructors said, “I feel fortunate to know Amber through my work at Grant Wood Area Education Agency, and have been in meetings with her where I’ve seen her apply what she’s learned at Mount Mercy within her classroom setting.”
Grimm tutors students, teaches summer school, and has served as the Youth Development Lead Staff and Educational Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of the Corridor. Grimm practices servant leadership in her career and collaborated with others in the graduate program, often making helpful suggestions about her peers’ assignments and projects to lead them to success.
Grimm shared that she might want to become an adjunct instructor at Mount Mercy.
Congratulations, Amber!