Mrs. Alex Kelly

I feel grateful to have spent many years teaching middle school English Language Arts in Austin and Chicago, where I had the honor of serving as Department Chair and being recognized as Teacher of the Year. I am originally from NC, where I obtained my BA in English from UNCG and later my Masters in Education from Roosevelt University.  My career has given me the opportunity to work in public, charter, and private independent school settings, each shaping my approach to building inclusive and engaging learning communities. My greatest joy is helping each child find their voice as a reader, writer, and thinker.  I love incorporating technology where purposeful (fun fact: I previously worked at a SaaS tech company).  I look forward to partnering with families to make each year a positive, engaging, and memorable learning journey for all of our students.