Meet the Teacher

Hello! I’m Mrs. Kelly—wife, mom, teacher, and creative at heart. I grew up in Georgia and now I’m blessed to call Pennsylvania home with my husband Ryan and our two amazing teens, Chase and Sara. Family, faith, and learning are at the center of everything I do.

For over 15 years, I’ve had the joy of teaching and working with children in preschool, elementary, learning support, and special education. My passion is creating hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity and joy—whether it’s through crafts, science projects, life skills, or story time. I believe every child is uniquely created by God with special gifts to discover, and it is my calling to nurture those gifts in a Christ-centered environment.

When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me dreaming up new crafts, enjoying time outdoors, traveling to visit family, or sipping tea while chatting with friends. I love being silly, laughing often, and taking each day as it comes—because joy is found in the little things.

At Growing in Grace Academy, my prayer is that children will not only grow academically, but also blossom in character, creativity, and faith. Here, learning is active, joyful, and rooted in God’s truth—because education should be both meaningful and memorable!

“May the lord bless you and keep you, may the lord make his face smile upon you, and be gracious to you, may the lord lift up his grace upon you and give you peace” (Numbers 6:24-26)