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Kim Turnbull
Founder-Director at Brooklyn Schoolhouse
Kim Turnbull is the Founder-Director of Brooklyn Schoolhouse, an independent progressive preschool in Brooklyn, NY, which she established in 2015.13 She has an extensive background in early childhood education and a passion for inquiry-based learning and child-centered approaches.
Education and Career
Kim earned a BA in Literature and Painting from Sarah Lawrence College in 2004 and a dual MS in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from the same institution in 2009.12 Her career in education includes:
- Founding Brooklyn Schoolhouse in 2015, serving as Lead Teacher for the first class before becoming Director1
- Lead Teacher at Beginnings Nursery School from 2009 to 20151
- Teaching positions at City & Country School, Sarah Lawrence College Early Childhood Center, ABC Cassidy's Place, and Central Park East 1 Elementary School1
Educational Philosophy
Kim believes in:
- Respecting each child's unique way of creating and learning2
- Inquiry-based learning and the power of play and wonderment in the educational process2
- Fostering a life-long love of learning through joyful discovery3
Personal Development
In 2010, Kim completed Reggio Emilia's First International Summer School program in Italy, immersing herself in their preschool philosophy and pedagogy.1 She has also worked with an executive coach and taken leadership courses to enhance her skills as a school leader.3
Recent Developments
As of 2025, Kim is balancing her role as Executive Director of Brooklyn Schoolhouse with caring for her young child, working part-time while focusing on her family.3 She continues to oversee the school's operations and vision while nurturing her own growth as a parent.13

