Holly Kelly is the Director of Innovation and School Improvement, a Human-Centered Technology Specialist, and a lifelong educator who believes that meaningful change in schools begins with human connection. With a career spanning nearly two decades—including four years as a Regional Educational Technology Coordinator and over a decade as a Library Media Specialist—Holly bridges the gap between innovation and impact. She leads statewide initiatives that integrate social-emotional learning, digital responsibility, AI and media literacy into everyday teaching practices, equipping educators to lead with clarity, confidence, and conscience. Her experience as a keynote speaker and professional learning designer reflects her conviction that powerful ideas must not only inform—but transform.

At the core of Holly’s work is a guiding belief: technology should deepen relationships, not replace them. With a Master’s in Counseling and a gift for building trust, she brings insight and empathy to conversations about school improvement, educational equity, and digital thriving. Holly’s work challenges schools to reimagine what innovation looks like—not as a race toward shiny tools, but as a return to what matters most: purpose, presence, and people. Her leadership paints a vivid vision for the future of education—one rooted in agency, creativity, and the courage to lead with heart in a tech-centric world.