Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Daerr

*Media Assistant*

By: BHS Staff Profiles 

December 13, 2024

Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Kimberly Daerr. Although she has worked in the district for 18 years, this is Mrs. Daerr’s eighth year working in the Media Center. Outside of working in Brooklyn, she has been a hairdresser for over 34 years. In her free time, she likes to babysit her grandchildren and watch their sporting events. She also loves to go out to dinner and watch plays with her husband. A fun fact about Mrs. Daerr is that she once was the Homecoming Queen here at Brooklyn High School.

Q: How do you mentally and physically prepare for the holiday break?

A: “I like to take one day at a time.”

Q: How do you keep an organized schedule throughout the day?

A: “I like to write down appointments and obligations in a planner to stay organized.” 

Q: If you could choose any other career, what would it be?

A: “If I could choose any other career, I would choose to be in the medical field. I think being an Ultrasound Technician would be very interesting.”

Q: What is one of your favorite memories working in Brooklyn?

A: “One of my favorite memories in Brooklyn is when Mrs. Wendy Smith comes up with crazy Halloween costumes for us to wear.” 

Q: What is your favorite quality about yourself?

A: “My favorite quality about myself is that I am always kind to everyone.”

Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?

A: “My biggest pet peeve is people who don’t tip.”

Q: What is the favorite gift that you have ever given or received?

A: “My husband and I took our daughter and her family to Great Wolf Lodge. We had an awesome time there.” 

Q: What are your plans for Winter Break?

A: “Enjoy staying home and relaxing with my family.”

Thank you for your time, Mrs. Daerr. We hope that you have an enjoyable Winter break, surrounded by your loved ones. Merry soon-to-be Christmas to you and yours!