Kelly is an instructional technology specialist in Riverside School District 96 who works with K-8 students and teachers across the district to help provide meaningful implementation of technology in the classroom. Prior to this role, she was a 4th and 5th grade classroom teacher and a K-6 reading specialist. Kelly is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Seesaw Ambassador, a former Amazon Teacher Innovator and a member of the Illinois State Board of Education's Teacher Leader Cadre.