Kelly is thrilled to be back in the classroom in IUSD after taking a few years off to chase after her boys, act as an educational consultant and teach reading intervention for grades TK-5. She previously taught second, fourth, and sixth language arts at Vista Verde and is now excited to teach first grade at Cadence Park. She loves adventuring with her two boys and husband, reading, running, and decorating her house. Kelly's professional credits include teaching Middle Childhood Development at Orange Coast College, mentoring teachers as a Induction Lead Mentor, being a Lead Facilitator for MTSS Teachers in Tustin Unified, and acting as an Associate Director and Teacher Consultant for the UCI Writing Project.