Hello! My name is Katie Kelly, and I’m thrilled to be your child’s 1st grade teacher this year at Klondike Elementary!

I live in Chalmers, Indiana with my husband, Donnie, who works as a road train supervisor in Lafayette. We have three wonderful children: Kayser, who will be a 3rd grader at Klondike Intermediate; Gene, our fun-loving 6-year-old who we welcome to our 1st grade family this year; and Clarabelle, our fierce and fabulous four-nager who keeps us on our toes!

Outside the classroom, I love to travel, explore new restaurants with my family, and spend time growing both my indoor and outdoor gardens and just being outside in nature.

I grew up in Delphi and graduated from Delphi Community High School before earning my degree in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University Kokomo. After that, I taught preschool and spent 7 years teaching both Kindergarten and 1st grade at Meadowlawn Elementary in Monticello. During that time, I earned my Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Purdue University.

This will be my 15th year in education! It went so fast, but it always does when you are having fun.  I love my job.  

I can’t wait to get to know each of my students and help them grow—academically, socially, and emotionally. I’m so excited for all the learning, laughter, and memories we’ll make this year!