Kimberly Schauder, PhD

Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics                                            
                            

What is your favorite thing about your job?     
Collaborating with families to help gain a better understanding of a child's strengths and weaknesses in order to help each child meet their full potential.     

What is your hometown?
Orlando, FL

Tell us about your family:
I have 3 siblings that live in Florida and Georgia. I am recently engaged and will be getting married in November. We are excited to start our family in Louisville!

Do you have pets?
I have one dog who is a sheltie/red heeler mix. I got her when she was 10 weeks old and she is now 10 years old.

What are you doing, where are you going, for your next vacation? 
I am going to Frisco, Colorado with a group of my girlfriends to hike, explore, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?  
A kindergarten teacher

What is one of your proudest accomplishments?
In college, I helped start a local branch of a national summer camp program for children whose parents have cancer (Camp Kesem). Addressing the huge need of providing support and an opportunity for these children to just “be kids” was such a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

What is your favorite quote?
"Tiny but powerful"

What was your first job?
Camp counselor

What is your favorite ice cream?
Cookie Dough