LAKELAND, Florida – Kimberly Brewer, who grew up on the SUN ‘n FUN campus on Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), has been named the Aerospace Center for Excellence Education Director.
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) is the educational component of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. It includes a high school, the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, the Lakeland Aero Club, and a wide variety of programs for students ranging in age from preschool to college.
“Kimberly’s passion for aviation education is unrivaled and began when she was a child,” said Gene Conrad, SUN ‘n FUN and ACE CEO. “After many years of watching her older brother attend our aviation summer camps, Kimberly began her own journey with our organization when she was 11 years old. Our programs drew out the curious leader within Kimberly and sparked a flame of leadership in her life. I can’t think of a better person to lead our educational programming, and I know Kimberly will drive our outreach and partnerships to new heights.”
“Kimberly is an experienced educator who loves STEM, but her contribution to ACE is so much more than that,” added ACE Executive Director Eric Crump. “In many ways, Kimberly is a product of the great work that this organization has provided over many years. Her professional experience and strong belief in the mission of ACE is a remarkable opportunity for us. Kimberly is so much fun to work with because she is equally proficient at generating ideas and bringing them across the finish line. With a strong passion for teaching and aviation, Kimberly’s work stands out to make a tremendous difference in the lives of students and educators.”
Kimberly resides in Lakeland with her husband, NOAA Air Corps pilot Kennieth Brewer. Kimberly also serves as an adjunct professor at Florida Southern College, where she is obtaining her doctorate in education.