Kelly has an extensive background working in marine animal care, rescue, and rehabilitation as well as in bioacoustic research with marine mammals. She also knows a thing or two about grape vines. She is following a life's passion for the water and the living planet with multiple notable accomplishments to her credit. Kelly is excited for an opportunity to share her love for science and her passion for conservation with the next generation in her own classroom. She is dedicated to cultivating a safe and inclusive space for all of her students to learn.

Outside of school and work, you can find Kelly SCUBA diving, hiking, volunteering, playing her cello, or experimenting with plant-based recipes.

Though I am strongly introverted, my teaching style is more balanced. I do not have major preferences for how I like to learn or teach. For me, the methods and practices for learning depend largely on what the concept is. I believe that this will help me connect with a wide range of students, even though my personality is more reserved. My results do show that I have a slight preference for reflective learning than active learning, but I also believe that this depends on the context. There are times when I like to think through things or watch things come together, and there are times when actively doing something helps me grasp a concept better. Regardless, I do need to be mindful that I am inclusive of my active learners. I believe teaching science will offer many opportunities for various kinds of learning. It is my goal to incorporate the Universal Design for Learning so that I can make my content accessible and the learning process more meaningful for all of my students.