As a National Board Certified Teacher, Anne Kimbell Neighbors has a passion for lifelong learning and teaching. Anne Kimbell has been teaching first graders for over 17 years. She earned both her Bachelors and Masters of Elementary Education from Auburn University. She was named Oak Mountain Elementary School Teacher of the Year in 2014 and Cary Woods Elementary School Teacher of the Year in 2019. Throughout her career, she has consistently shown her passion for not only teaching and challenging students academically, but also showing Christ’s love through her daily interactions and relationships with her students, their families, and her colleagues. 

Anne Kimbell enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and gardening. She grew up in Gulf Shores, Alabama and still loves to visit. The beach is her happy place! She has been married to her husband, Will, for twelve years and they have been blessed with two amazing children. Grant is a rising 5th grader at Lee-Scott Academy who loves golf and Legos. Mary Seldon will be in 2nd grade at ACC Academy! She loves tennis and animals. Anne Kimbell also has two pets, a dog named Shug, and a cat named Scout. Her house is busy and loud and she loves it!

Anne Kimbell is thankful for the gift of teaching that God has instilled in her. She is humbled and honored to continue the journey of building ACC Academy from the ground up in year TWO. Her desire to teach, love, and empower these young disciples is her number one aspiration. JESUS WINS!