Kelly graduated with a degree in accounting, but after a few successful years in the finance industry, he was ready for a career switch. He applied to become a tutor with Math Corps for a change of pace, and after a term of service was inspired to pursue a future in education. In August 2021, he joined the Minnesota Grow Your Own Teacher program in order to earn a master’s in education and teaching license while tutoring.
Upon completing the program, Kelly was hired as a fourth grade teacher at Howe Elementary and he attributes service and the Minnesota Grow Your Own Teacher initiative for setting him up to succeed!