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Mrs. Felecia Kelly
Felecia Kelly, a committed educator with more than 15 years of experience, is thrilled to be joining the team at Highland Falls Intermediate School. She believes in a philosophy that emphasizes the value of teaching the whole child, and that all students thrive best when learning is tailored to meet their individual needs, identities, as well as challenge their thinking.
Mrs. Kelly's teaching career started in the Bronx at PS 134, The George Bristow School where she taught 4th and 5th grades. After 5 years she transitioned to a K-8 school, PS/MS 498, The Van Nest Academy, where she was one of the founding teachers of the 5th grade. Throughout her career there she has taught grades 5-7 and provided AIS services in English Language Arts to grades 2-8. During her tenure at NYCDOE she has served in many capacities and was appointed to several committees, including teacher mentorship, hiring manager, school leadership team member, Covid reopening team, and as equity ambassador. She has extensive experience with curriculum planning with the inclusion of layered text, multi-entry points, culturally responsive classrooms, data, and assessment.
Prior to the start of her teaching career she interned at The Child School on Roosevelt Island and Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y. That experience shaped her educational philosophy and served as the foundation for teaching students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and at risk students.
Mrs. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in History, Masters of Science in Childhood and Special Education 1-6, and a Masters of Science in School Building and District Leadership. She is multicultural, born in the island of Jamaica, but able to trace her family’s lineage back to India. As a consequence, she holds a strong sense of identity, culture and inclusivity close to her heart. She has been married for 24 years and shares 3 beautiful daughters with her husband. Her strong commitment to education and lifelong learning, a love passed down to her from her mother who was a career high school Biology teacher, is evident in all aspects of her life and holds value at the center of her decision-making process.
Mrs. Kelly loves to cook and travel with her family to new places. Her hobbies include biking, fantasy football, listening to music, and dancing.