Kim Yen Vu was born in Da Nang, Vietnam. She spent most of her early childhood in Saigon and attended Le Quy Don Elementary school. She immigrated to the United States in 1975 when she was seven years old.

She has been in public education for 23 years serving students in many different capacities. Her career in education began as a bilingual instructional assistant serving Migrant students in Gulfport, Mississippi. In 1990, Kim Yen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology with Highest Honors from the University of Southern Mississippi and was honored with the Student Teacher of the Year Award. After moving to Texas and while continuing her career in education, Kim Yen obtained a Master degree in Education Counseling. She served as a middle school counselor for nine years. In 2003, she received her 2nd Masters Degree in Education Administration and Supervision. She has been an administrator since 2004, serving as assistant principal at Stafford Middle School and Stafford Intermediate School, District curriculum assistant and Bilingual/ESL coordinator, and as interim principal. Kim Yen is currently a school principal with the Stafford Municipal School District.

In summer 2008, Kim received a scholarship and attended the Principal’s Institute at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Last fall, Kim was recognized as an Outstanding Asian Pacific American Educator from the Chinese Community Center, and she was also nominated and accepted as afellows to the Class of XXVIII of the American Leadership Forum. Most recently, Kim was recognized and nominated by her superintendent to represent her District at the Region Principal Recognition Program. Kim Yen is very active in her community and her church. She hosts a monthly educational forum on a local radio talk show to inform and educate the community on educational topics and issues. She is currently the vice-president external for VCSA. Kim Yen is passionate about education, and her joy is touching the lives of students, our future leaders.