Miss Strickland earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Policy in 2016 and her master’s in Education in 2021, both from Liberty University. She spent eight years teaching in a mix of public and private schools in Alabama before moving back home to Flagler County in 2024. Over the years, she’s also worked as a private tutor and homeschool hybrid teacher, gaining experience with learners of all ages and backgrounds. Christ the King happily added Kennedy to the team in 2025.