Kevin Kelly | Recommendations

Kevin A. Kelly

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Bridgette Carr, Treasurer Honey Creek

Professor, U of M Law School

Ann Arbor, Michigan

(734) 645-4996 ~ bridgecarr@gmail.com

Hillary Baldwin, Trustee, Honey Creek

Trauma Practitioner, LMSW

Ann Arbor, Michigan

(734) 707-1737 ~ hmb1020@gmail.com

E. Morrison, Board President, CFSD

Chief Clinical Officer, Integro LLC,

Hillsdale, Michigan

(517) 398-4556 ~ emily.morrison@cfss.org

Tayrn Gal, Equity Chair, Honey Creek

Executive Director, MOASH

U of M School of Public Health

Ann Arbor, Michigan

(734) 717-8744 ~ taryngal@gmail.com

Barbara Balbo, President, CFSD

Middle School Teacher, Retired

Camden, Michigan

(517) 398-4968 ~ bbalbo@frontier.net

Sarah Payette, Administrator

The Greenspire School

Traverse City, Michigan

(231) 932-7834

Tara Ward, Secretary, Greenspire

Education Program Manager, SEEDS

Traverse City, Michigan

(231) 620-0147

G. Aranki, Trustee , Greenspire School

Executive Director, Child & Family Services

Traverse City, Michigan

(231) 620-6515

J. Toy, Trustee, Wash. Action Project

Now the Jim Toy Community Center

Coordinator, Ofc. of Instructional Equity, U of M

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Anne Ballance, Manager

Professional Development Group

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Boston, Massachusetts

Kevin Roth, Manager

Professional Development Group

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Boston, Massachusetts

Raymond Gross

Director of Curriculum

Van Buren Public Schools

Belleville, Michigan

Mark Mattson, Administrator

Glen Lake Community Schools

Maple City, Michigan

Lawrence Koch, Teacher

Van Buren Public Schools

Belleville, Michigan

Barbara McCurry, Counselor

Glen Lake Community Schools

Maple City, Michigan

Cynthia McPherson, Teacher

Van Buren Public Schools

Belleville, Michigan

Linda Lewis, President

Van Buren Education Association / MEA

Belleville, Michigan

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"I give Kevin Kelly my highest recommendation. During his time as Executive Director of Honey Creek Community School, I observed his commitment to excellence across all facets of the school. I was on the HCCS school board when Kevin was hired and was excited about him joining our community. Our school was in transition, and we were looking for a leader to take us into a new era of the school. His vision and professionalism were exactly what our school needed.

- B. Carr - Board Member

"Kevin exemplifies what it means to be a true leader in a complex, unique, and nuanced school environment. His transparency and competence have been evident. I have repeatedly experienced his ability to listen, learn, adapt, and implement informed strategies leading to tangible change. Our school community has benefited from Kevin’s availability and responsiveness, which has made him a reliable and approachable figure for parents, staff, and students. I have heard firsthand accounts from students saying they feel safer because of Kevin; they feel his presence and understand that it means they will be seen, affirmed, and protected.

- T. Gale - Equity Committee Chair

"[Kevin] demonstrates a high level of conceptual and analytical skill and pays consistent, organized, accurate and thorough attention to pragmatic detail."

- J. Toy - UM Office of Equity

"His creativity was extraordinary and before long, students were clamoring to be enrolled in one of Mr. Kelly’s classes. He quickly became one of the most beloved teachers on our staff."

- C. McPherson - Colleague

"Kevin is a gifted and talented public speaker."

- L. Koch - Colleague

"He is truly a natural and gifted administrator. Bright, articulate, and knowledgeable."

- B. McCurry - Colleague

"Kevin excels as the Superintendent"

- M. Batdorff - Board Member

"I was always impressed with how prepared Kevin was, with information, with perspective, with a

deep understanding of the needs of both teachers and students."

- G. Aranki - Board Member

"Kevin gives the teachers all of the credit, but the teachers are able to teach in their brilliant, creative ways because Kevin inspires, encourages, and supports them."

- S. Novak - Parent

"The manner in which Kevin mentors, offers feedback and praise, communicates, handles challenging tasks, and leads the organization with

a clear vision while maintaining a great sense of humor are all attributes that are second to none. Kevin is brilliant and articulate, creative and genuine. He is someone that naturally makes others around him want to do their best in exceeding his expectations."

- M. Mattson - Administrative Colleague

"On a personal level, Kevin’s intelligence, wit, thoughtfulness and team spirit make him a joy with whom to work."

- A. Ballance - Supervisor

"During my thirty-seven years as an educator, consultant, and manager, I have had the pleasure and luxury to work with many quality people and I consider Kevin to be of the highest quality."

- K. Roth - Supervisor

"After having a well-thought out plan, he has on several occasions initiated a discussion with the Association. He trusts that we, the Association, will be reasonable. We trust he is working in everyone's best interest. This is a recipe for goodwill between the union and the administration."

- L. Lewis - Teachers Association President