Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2025

About Kimberly G. Robertson

Kimberly Robertson is an educator recognized for her dedicated service and unwavering support of the Program for Intensive English (PIE) at Indiana University Indianapolis. She earned her graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) in 2014 and completed her master’s degree in TESOL in 2018, both from IU School of Liberal Arts. Her academic interests encompass language acquisition research, task-based learning, and second language writing, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing the educational experience for non-native English speakers.

Kimberly is passionate about creating an engaging and enjoyable learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds. Her dedication to PIE’s success is evidenced by generous and enduring philanthropic support which began almost as soon as the program opened in 2015. In light of her concern for students and to honor the director of the PIE program, Kimberly and her husband, James, started the Thomas A. Upton Program for Intensive English Scholarship. This scholarship covers the financial obligations of many students each semester, ensuring that students who need PIE’s services can access them every year. Mrs. Robertson’s commitment to this mission embodies the spirit of philanthropy, making a lasting impact on the lives of these students and the community at large.