Kimberli Helaire-Smith has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a specialization in Early Childhood. She has a Master’s in Educational Counseling and 32 hours above her Master’s in Technology and Teaching ELL or English Language Learners. Mrs. Smith taught school for Clark County School District for 18 years before opening Kids Are Us Academy. She has also taught 4th grade for 3 years, 1st grade for 5 years, and AM/PM kindergarten for 10 years.