Kim Willard is a native of New York who now resides in Pikeville, KY. She is Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Pikeville, and the Music Minister at Pikeville United Methodist Church. Kim has a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Plymouth State University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, NYC. She received a Grammy in 2007 for her chorus and drama curriculum at Chesnee High School in rural SC. She is also a professional director and actor, mom to 3 daughters and wife of Darryl Willard.