Katie Kelly
(she/her)
DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT
What is the purpose of elementary education? This question is what drives my work at Cresconova, where we are looking to the future instead of the past to best personalize learning for each child. I believe in education that fosters the curiosity and joy in discovery that children innately possess.
EDUCATION
USC Rossier School of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Cum Laude, Certificate in Gifted Education, 2013
Savannah College of Art & Design, B.F.A. in Photojournalism, Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Artistic Honors Scholarship, 2008
University of Colorado at Boulder, Sociology Major, Dean’s List, Georgia Scholarship, 2005
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Conference Presentations
Innovative Learning Conference, The Nueva School
- “Inspired Learning and the Future of Elementary Education,” 2023
- “Mathematical Provocations,” 2019
- Teacher Education Workshop, “The Subtraction Reversal Mystery,” 2017
- “Elements of Depth and Complexity,” 2015
California Association for Giftedness Conference
- Master Teacher Demonstration, “Instructional Strategies,” 2018
- “Multiple Entry Points and High Ceilings,” 2017
- “Depth and Complexity for Gifted Learners,” 2015
Giftedness Conference, The Nueva School
- “Scaffolding for 2E Learners” 2020
- “Politics of Gifted Education” 2019
Georgia Educational Technology Conference, “QR Codes in Education,” 2011
SENG Annual Conference
- "Inspired Learning for the Gifted Child," 2024
Conference Attendance and Curricular Training
- Identifying Gifted Students of Color, 2019, 2020
- Giftedness Conference, 2019, 2020
- Anti-Bias Training, 2019
- Innovative Learning Conference, 2015, 2017, 2019
- California Association of Giftedness Conference, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Danielson Group Framework Clusters, 2018
- Junior Great Books, 2018
- Equity & Inclusion Institute, 2018
- Jo Boaler Stanford Math Conference, 2015
- Design Thinking Institute, 2015
- Structured Word Inquiry Seminar, 2014
- Singapore Math Training, 2014
- Social Emotional Learning Institute, 2014
- Lucy Calkins, Writer’s Workshop Training, 2012
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Educational Consulting and Homeschool Coordinator
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, JUNE 2019-JULY 2022
Consulted with families of gifted children to provide parent resources, homeschool coordination, enrichment opportunities, and one-on-one support. Worked with schools to mentor teachers, lead admissions sessions, and research and development of a gifted consortium of schools in the U.S. Created and led professional development opportunities focused on gifted education.
Lead Teacher and Lower School Innovative Teacher Program (ITP) Coordinator
THE NUEVA SCHOOL, AUGUST 2013-JUNE 2019
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Teacher. Worked one-on-one with associate teachers to help build and refine pedagogy and to learn educational theory and best practices. Developed teacher training curriculum and workshops for the lower school Innovative Teacher Program. Other leadership roles including: Mastery Transcript Team, Global Online Academy Ambassador, One School Committee Faculty Representative, Leader of Summer Self-Study Strategic Planning, Leader in Pedagogy Exchange Program.
Giftedness Institute Co-Chair
THE NUEVA SCHOOL, AUGUST 2019, 2020
Creating an institute focused on gifted education at Nueva in August 2019 and August 2020, including leading presentations and workshops for attendees. Presenting on relevant topics related to gifted education and leading discussions about best practices to differentiate and understand gifted students.