How long have you been teaching?

33 years.

Where did you go to college to get your teaching degree?

Associates in Arts at Indian Hills Community College.

Bachelor of Arts at Graceland University.

Master of Arts at Iowa State.

How many different schools have you taught at?

3 high schools

2 colleges

What sports have you coached? 

Football and boys & girls basketball (Including the old 6 on 6 version).

What has been your coaching career so far? 

Taking the first boys team in Moravia HS history to a state tournament in 1985. We lost to the State Champion team from Norway in the semi-finals.

Coaching my Indian Hills softball teams to 10 straight trips to the National Tournament.  Each of the ten years we either finished in the top ten or were ranked in the top ten nationally.  We lost to the National Champion from Pima, AZ in the semi-finals in 2005. Taking the first softball team in the history of West High & the Iowa City School District to the State Tournament in 2012.  We lost to the State Champion team from Ankeny in the semi-finals.

What would you say your teaching style is? 

Organized, structured & a disciplinarian that expects [my] students to work hard and respect their classmates.

What is something unique about you? 

WOW… as I sit here and think about this question, I’m not sure what to say.  Here’s what I know. I’ve been to a lot of places, met some famous people, and had many great life experiences.  I’ve been blessed. I’m not sure if that is unique, but it is who I am.

What do you do in your free time?

Most often, anything involving McKenna and Wyatt [my kids].  I do like to bow hunt in the fall, which is probably why fall is my favorite season.

What makes you different than the other Mr.Kelly?

Taller, older, more experienced, and better looking (everyone knows that bald is beautiful).  And one last thing… I spell my name the correct way. 🙂

What is your favorite part of Liberty? 

My [favorite part of Liberty is the] colleagues and the great kids that I get to work with every day.  I know it is cliche, but we truly are lucky to have so many great people in this building.