"Be the change you hope to see in the world."

Kimberly McCleary holds a Bachelors of Arts in History from Texas Christian University (TCU). Where her liberal arts education taught her, how to conduct thorough and accurate research, to analyze data carefully, to draw intelligent evidence-based conclusions, and to present her findings in a way that makes them accessible to a larger audience. Kimberly’s passion for education lead her to intern with Breakthrough Collaborative during her time at TCU, helping to increase academic opportunities for highly motivated, underserved students and directing them to the trajectory of a successful college path.

Upon graduating in May 2014, Kimberly solidify her commitment to education by pursuing her interest in museums as an agent for community change, and her passion in instructing students in a nontraditional sense by pursuing her Masters in History Museum Studies with the Cooperstown Graduate Program (CGP). Through generalist coursework, CGP has exposed Kimberly to best practices in collections care, educational programming, administration, development, exhibition, material culture, and community engagement.

Kimberly aspires to build a museum founded on education, with a mission to educate and empower individuals through challenging displays of the social studies, with the hope of becoming a unique educational institution that inspires individuals to engage civically by partaking in dialogue with diverse groups. She is ready to prepare herself to be one of the emerging leaders redefining the way museums view their visitors and education’s place within the museum.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” - Margaret Mead