Kelly is originally from Lexington, VA, and graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Radford University. After graduation, she relocated to Colorado Springs in 2024. After seven years with the El Paso County Sheriff's office as a civilian, Kelly became a stay-at-home mom to her three children. When her twins began preschool, Kelly began volunteering in their classrooms and fell in love with teaching. In 2018, Kelly switched from D49 preschool paraprofessional to a
NSCA teacher assistant. When an opening presented itself in 2020, Kelly put her love of history to work and began teaching.
In her spare time, Kelly loves to explore museums and historical landmarks and continue learning about events that have shaped our nation. She also enjoys camping with her family, her two Shar Peis, and watching her kids play their various sports. While she is not into football or soccer, her life revolves around hockey. Kelly enjoys connecting with students about the love of the sport!