Kim Elliott Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Kim Elliott Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Kim Elliott, also known as Kimberly Kutz Elliott, is a highly accomplished writer, educator, and historian based in Sunnyvale, California. With deep expertise in 19th- and 20th-century American history and culture, she has built a career at the intersection of education, digital content creation, and academic scholarship. Currently working as an independent writer since May 2022, Elliott has previously held key roles at major educational platforms such as Khan Academy, where she served as Senior Content Creator in Humanities. In that role, she was the primary researcher, writer, and on-screen voice for a large body of U.S. history, civics, and government content, producing around 180 educational videos for a global audience of millions. Her work focused on creating engaging, standards-aligned material for high school and college students, with an emphasis on inclusivity, civil rights, and diverse historical narratives.
Before her work in digital education, Elliott held academic positions including Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of Mary Washington and Postdoctoral Associate at Virginia Tech, where she organized scholarly symposiums and curated exhibitions related to Abraham Lincoln. Her academic research includes a Ph.D. in American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where her dissertation examined cultural representations of Abraham Lincoln’s ghost in post-Civil War America. She also holds a Master’s degree in History from the same institution and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Art History from Penn State University. In addition to teaching and research, she has experience in museum curation, content strategy, and public history, and has received recognition such as the Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Award. Her career reflects a strong blend of academic rigor, creative storytelling, and modern educational innovation.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kim Elliott (Kimberly Kutz Elliott) |
| Location and Residence | Sunnyvale, California, United States |
| Profession and Jobs | Writer (May 2022–Present); American History Fellow at Smarthistory (Nov 2020–May 2022); Senior Content Creator – Humanities at Khan Academy (2017–Sep 2020); Humanities Content Manager at Khan Academy (Aug 2016–Aug 2017); US History Content Fellow at Khan Academy (Aug 2015–Aug 2016); Postdoctoral Associate at Virginia Tech (Jul 2014–Jun 2015); Visiting Assistant Professor of American Studies at University of Mary Washington (Aug 2013–Jun 2014); Graduate Student in History at UNC Chapel Hill (2009–2013); Ackland Curatorial Intern (2011–2012); Graphic Design Assistant at Penn State University (2007) |
| Gender and Sex | Female |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American |
| Education and School | Ph.D. in American History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2009–2013); MA in History, UNC Chapel Hill (2007–2009); BA in History and Art History, Penn State University (2002–2006) |
| Relationships (Married, Dating, Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Expert in humanities education, specializing in American history and culture. Created approximately 180 educational videos for Khan Academy, reaching millions of learners. Focused on AP-level and high school curricula including US History, Government, Civics, and Supreme Court cases. Emphasized inclusive storytelling, particularly Black history, civil rights, and civil liberties. Experienced in teaching, curriculum design, museum curation, and public history. Dissertation explored cultural representations of Abraham Lincoln’s ghost. Awarded the Hay-Nicolay Dissertation Award. Skilled in research, editing, public speaking, and digital content strategy. Active in professional historical associations and experienced in managing large-scale educational content projects. |
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Kim Elliott Jeopardy Results
| Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 23 Day Winnings of $644,000 Winning Score: $23,000 Round 2 Score: $22,400 Round 1 Score: $5,800 | Kim Elliott Sunnyvale, California Writer Final Score: $9,199 Round 2 Score: $4,600 Round 1 Score: $2,200 | Bill Page Morton Grove, Illinois Volunteer Docent Final Score: $9,201 Round 2 Score: $6,600 Round 1 Score: $1,400 |