Kelley received her M.Ed. from Spalding University, M.S. from University of Arkansas and B.S. from Western Kentucky University
Kelley has taught a total of 24 years, 23 of those years for the Archdiocese of Louisville. Kelley started teaching Outdoor Education in Trinity, TX for Houston Independent School District for one year. She then taught PE/Environmental Science at Mother of Good Counsel, and taught 4th and 5th grades at both MGC and SMA. Kelley switched to Saint Agnes and taught 4th and 5th grade as well as middle school science prior to returning to SMA in 2024.
Kelley enjoys reading, the lake, fishing, going to see plays, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter.