Kimberly Ricard has taught orchestra for Broken Arrow Public Schools for thirty-six years. She has taught from middle school through high school orchestra classes, as well as AP music theory and private lessons. During this time period the orchestra has grown and has received many superior ratings, sweepstakes awards and other honors including being an OkMEA honor group and performing at Carnegie Hall. Many of her students have participated in state and national programs. More importantly students have a lifelong  appreciation for the arts.