Kelsey Black
About Kelsey Black
Kelsey Black is a Professional Development and Implementation Support Specialist at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in education, having held various teaching and leadership roles in organizations such as Teach For America and Project L.I.F.T. Charlotte.
Work at Great Minds
Kelsey Black has been employed at Great Minds since 2019, serving as a Professional Development and Implementation Support Specialist. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational practices and supporting the implementation of curriculum initiatives. Her work involves collaborating with educators to improve instructional strategies and facilitate professional development opportunities.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Great Minds, Kelsey Black held several educational positions. She worked as a Kern School Leader Summit Fellow at Teach For America for two months in 2015, where she contributed to leadership development. From 2013 to 2014, she served as a Teacher at BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) in Ashley Park Pre-K - 8 School. Additionally, she worked as a Multi-Classroom Leader at Project L.I.F.T. Charlotte from 2015 to 2019, focusing on instructional leadership within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Education and Expertise
Kelsey Black earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Penn State University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in teaching methodologies and special education practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Teaching Experience
Kelsey Black has extensive teaching experience, having worked as a Teacher at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools from 2012 to 2015. During this time, she was involved in the Project L.I.F.T. initiative and taught at Ashley Park Pre-K - 8 School. Her experience spans various educational settings, contributing to her expertise in classroom management and instructional delivery.