Kim Bopp

I am a dedicated Spanish educator with 30 years of experience teaching students from 3rd through 12th grade in both public and private schools across New Jersey. I am a proud advocate for meaningful, culturally rich language learning as I designed, implemented, and continue to lead an accelerated Spanish program for middle school students at Russell O. Brackman Middle School. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering curiosity, confidence, and cultural empathy through joyful, communicative experiences that make language come alive for every learner. I work collaboratively with colleagues across my district’s World Language Department to align curriculum, share instructional strategies, and support a unified, proficiency-driven approach to language education. My career has been marked by a commitment to nurturing both proficiency and joy in the classroom, guiding generations of students toward global awareness and confident self-expression.

Beyond the classroom, my passions reflect my lively personality and love for community. I collect Day of the Dead artifacts, enjoy cooking and traveling with friends and family, and am deeply involved in Scouting. As an Assistant Scoutmaster for a local girls troop, a merit badge counselor and an adult leadership trainer, I mentor youth and prepare adult leaders. A lifelong Jersey girl, I am happily married to my husband of 26 years, Frank, and am the proud mother of three kind, talented young adults—Jillian, Abby, and Jack. Our home is shared with Rocky, a beloved 12-year-old boxer-lab mix.