Hello! My name is Liam Kelley, and this is my first year teaching 8th grade Language Arts.

I graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a concentration in Education in 2017. Following this adventure, I spent 2018 abroad in Chile, where I taught adult ESL. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure to fill in for Mrs. Hayes' 7th grade Language Arts class here at Powell--and I am thrilled to be back for 8th grade!

I enjoy reading and writing poetry, as well as fiction, and I have a passion for theatre and performance. I've been playing guitar for more time then I would care to remember. And I'm a nut about science fiction and fantasy.

Student discovery drives what I do. I want my students to explore--cultivating their own opinions and views of the world. I want them to FIND themselves. Language Arts presents a unique opportunity to develop empathy, critical thinking, and analytical skills--but that doesn't mean it has to be boring. I like to goof around, and I strive to make learning fun, exciting, and wacky.

You can reach me by email at Lkelley@lps.k12.co.us or my voicemail at (303) 734-6369.