In addition to her role at Morris Grade School since 2017, Ms. Kelly has been contributing her expertise as an educational consultant through The Educators Link since 2023.
CHANNAHON, IL, March 20, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Stephanie Ann Kelly has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Kelly has carved a niche for herself as an education specialist focusing on special education. As a special education teacher at Morris Grade School, she has dedicated over seven years to overseeing kindergarten students with individualized education plans. Ms. Kelly is known for her meticulous development of these plans using research-based interventions tailored to small groups or one-on-one sessions, ensuring high-quality, data-driven instruction.
In addition to her role at Morris Grade School since 2017, Ms. Kelly has been contributing her expertise as an educational consultant through The Educators Link since 2023, where her work involves providing training and professional development opportunities for educators. She has also been instrumental as a leadership development consultant and facilitator with SkillsUSA Illinois Inc., shaping future industry leaders.
Previously, from 2012 to 2017, Ms. Kelly was a special education teacher at Peotone Community Unit School District #207-U, where she honed her skills in creating supportive learning environments for students with diverse needs. Before embarking on her education journey, she was a legal administrative assistant at Ledford & Wu from 2005 to 2015.
Apart from her full-time career endeavors, Ms. Kelly participated in the Early Childhood Special Education Standard Setting Panel for the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Licensure Testing System in 2022. She has also volunteered her time to SkillsUSA Illinois Inc. since 2012. Looking toward the future, Ms. Kelly is committed to continually making a significant impact on the field of education by helping fellow educators enhance their teaching methodologies.
Ms. Kelly earned a Bachelor of Education in elementary education and teaching from Illinois State University, a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Lewis University, and an Education Specialist degree in elementary and middle school administration with a specialization in principal preparation from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2023. Ms. Kelly's academic background has been instrumental in her professional success.
Adding to her professional prowess, Ms. Kelly has been active with several industry-related organizations, including the National Education Association and the Illinois Education Association.
Ms. Kelly's dedication to teaching has not gone unnoticed. She has received several accolades throughout her career, including a First Place Award at the State Leadership and Skills Competition and a Fourth Place Award at the National Leadership and Skills Competition organized by SkillsUSA Illinois Inc. in 2010. Ms. Kelly was also honored with the Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Teaching Award in 2017 by Learning Ally, and her exceptional leadership qualities were recognized when she was named State Officer of the Year by SkillsUSA for three consecutive years.
Besides her work-related accolades, Ms. Kelly's commitment to volunteerism earned her Barack Obama's Presidential Volunteer Service Award from SkillsUSA in 2011.
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