More Than Just A Thought“Where Creativity Meets Purpose”Books Author · Educator · Publisher · Curriculum Creator
Welcome—I’m Kim M. Waller. I help meaningful stories, inspired ideas, and educational resources find their way into the world.
One vision, many expressions.
One vision. Endless possibilities.
From meaningful books and publishing support to curriculum, educational resources, and honest conversations, every idea is developed to inspire and make an impact.
Meet the heart behind the brand
I’m Kim M. Waller—an educator, author, publisher, and curriculum creator with more than 25 years of experience serving students, educators, leaders, and school communities. Throughout my career, I have encouraged others to use their voices, express what they were feeling, and never dismiss the ideas placed inside them.
The truth is, I did not always take my own advice—but do we ever?
“Meaningful ideas should not remain hidden, and the experiences we have lived should not be wasted.”— Kim M. Waller, Founder & CEOConnect with Kim
The story behind the purpose
“Who supports the people who support everyone else?”
Over the years, I experienced the loss of loved ones, close friends, colleagues, and students. I also lived through traumatic experiences that I learned to carry quietly. There was never a moment when I thought, “I should write about this.” I did what many strong people learn to do: I kept moving.
Several of my students—my babies—were killed within a short period of time. Before I could process one loss, I was facing another. Yet, as a school leader, I still had a responsibility to show up. I had students and staff members who needed to feel protected, supported, and reassured. I kept moving because they needed me, but I was also moving because slowing down would have required me to face everything I was carrying.
Eventually, it became too much to keep inside.
Writing gave me somewhere to place the grief, questions, memories, and emotions I had never given myself permission to fully process. It did not erase what happened or bring every experience to a neat resolution. It simply helped me begin telling the truth about what it means to care for others while quietly carrying pain of your own.
That journey led to my first book, When the Bell Rings But They’re Gone, and to the question that continues to guide much of my work: Who supports the people who support everyone else?
More Than Just A Thought LLC grew from my belief in expression, creativity, and the power of bringing meaningful ideas to life. What began as my own journey toward using my voice has become a commitment to helping others use theirs.
Through publishing, authentic storytelling, curriculum, and educational resources, we create work that amplifies voices, strengthens teaching and learning, and helps people feel seen, supported, and inspired.
I believe our experiences—even the painful ones—can reveal something about our purpose. They do not have to define us, but they should not be wasted. With faith, courage, creativity, and intentional action, a thought can become a book, a resource, a movement—or a legacy.
That is the heart of More Than Just A Thought.The purpose behind the work
Our mission is to transform meaningful ideas and lived experiences into books, curriculum, and educational resources that inform, inspire, and create lasting change. Through purposeful publishing, authentic storytelling, and educational design, we amplify voices, equip educators and leaders, and strengthen the schools and communities they serve.
Our vision is a world where meaningful ideas are brought to life, authentic voices are heard, and educators and leaders are equipped to create lasting change in schools and communities. More Than Just A Thought LLC will be a trusted home for purpose-driven publishing, innovative educational resources, and stories that become legacies.
Purpose in every creation
We turn meaningful ideas into educational resources, shared conversations, and purposeful action.
Practical tools for stronger teaching and learning
Explore resources designed to help educators strengthen instruction, engage learners, and turn thoughtful ideas into meaningful classroom practice.
Grades 6–8 ELA
Engaging activities and practical approaches for differentiating instruction, using curricular materials meaningfully, and accelerating students’ reading progress.
View sample PDFCurriculum & Instruction
A sample of purpose-driven educational materials created to support thoughtful instruction, student engagement, and a strong culture of learning.
View sample PDFThe measure that matters
A strong walkthrough system is important, and it can be impactful. But like every system we put in place, its value is determined by what happens afterward.
The real question behind our walkthroughs, PLCs, coaching sessions, interventions, professional learning, and new programs should always be: What changed for students?
The real measure is whether educators learned, instructional practice improved, and students experienced stronger teaching and better opportunities to succeed.
If the work does not lead to evidence of student learning, we cannot call it school improvement.
A 90-Day Generational Devotional for Mothers & Grandmothers
More Than Just A Thought LLC is proud to introduce Deana L. Cannon as the first author published under our imprint.
This 90-day devotional invites mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers, and mentors to reflect on the powerful role they hold in shaping destiny, guarding legacy, and covering generations through faith, wisdom, and prayer.
Inside: Scripture, devotional reflections, prayer, personal questions, legacy actions, and space to journal throughout the journey.
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Honest words for educators—and for anyone who has carried grief, continued serving others, and searched for the strength to keep going.
What happens when an educator must keep showing up after losing a student or colleague? This heartfelt book speaks to the grief educators often carry quietly behind classroom doors. Through honest reflection, Kim M. Waller gives language to an experience that is rarely discussed and reminds educators that their pain, memories, and healing matter too.
For: Educators, school leaders, support staff, and anyone seeking to better understand the emotional weight carried by those who serve children.
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The Special Edition expands the conversation beyond the loss of a student or colleague. It explores what it means to stand before students while carrying life’s private losses—grief, disappointment, heartbreak, exhaustion, and the moments that leave us broken inside. Written about educators but created for everyone, it honors the courage it takes to keep showing up while learning how to heal.
For: Anyone who has ever had to remain strong for others while quietly fighting to make it through.
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Books created to encourage honest reflection, support healing, and start meaningful conversations.
Paperback · Personally signed
A deeper conversation about the lessons they didn’t know life would teach.
Join the announcement listBehind the thought
An idea does not stay on the page here. We listen for its purpose, shape it with care, and develop work that people can read, use, share, and remember.
You bring the story, educational need, message, or idea that will not leave you alone.
We talk about the heart behind it and what you want people to feel.
Your thought becomes a meaningful book, curriculum, resource, or learning experience.
It reaches the person who needed the message—and becomes more than a thought.
Ways we can create together
Book publishing, editing, ghostwriting, book development, and publishing consultations.
Curriculum development, instructional design, professional learning, consulting, coaching, and resources.
Purpose-driven learning experiences, workshops, and conversations for schools, organizations, and communities.
Weekly reflections and honest conversations about education, life, loss, leadership, faith, and purpose.
Publishing support
Your story deserves thoughtful care from the first idea to the finished work. Let’s talk about the support you need to move forward with purpose and confidence.
Start the conversationWriting, Editing & Publishing Support
Start with the support you need—and grow from there.
You may need help organizing an idea, strengthening a manuscript, preparing a book for publication, or writing the story itself. Our flexible services give aspiring authors a clear and affordable place to begin.
Every project is collaborative and personal. We listen carefully, protect your voice, and help move your work forward with purpose and confidence.
Choose the support your story needs
Begin with the service that fits where you are now. Every project receives a custom proposal based on the manuscript, goals, timeline, and level of support needed.
For aspiring authors who want to write their own book but need help developing a clear plan.
For authors with a completed or nearly completed manuscript who need help preparing it for publication.
For authors who need hands-on writing support to develop a focused personal, inspirational, devotional, or nonfiction book.
After the initial consultation, you will receive a written proposal outlining the recommended services, project timeline, and total investment. Payment plans are available for larger projects, with payments divided across agreed-upon milestones.
Your name may be on the cover, but your voice should be on every page. Our process is collaborative, thoughtful, and personal—grounded in what happened, why it matters, and what you want readers to carry with them.
Ready to tell your story?
Every project begins with a consultation about your story, goals, estimated word count, timeline, publishing plans, and the support that best fits your project.
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Email Kim kwaller@morethanjustathought1.comWe want you to feel confident about every book purchase. Unsigned, unused books may be returned within 14 days of delivery. Customers are responsible for return shipping, and original shipping charges are nonrefundable.
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Completed services and deposits are nonrefundable. Rescheduling requests must be made at least 48 hours in advance. If we cancel a service, you will receive a full refund.