With over 20 years of experience in early education across New Zealand and Australia, Kelly specialises in walking alongside educators, teachers and organisations as a pedagogical companion, strengthening the systems and approaches they adopt to deliver genuine and authentic educational programs for children. She facilitates conversations that invite

teams to unpack the “why” behind their practice, fostering a strong sense of purpose, knowledge and joy. She strongly believes in making meaningful connections between practice and theory over time and through slow pedagogy built from ongoing relationships. Kelly’s expertise has made her a sought-after speaker and provider of professional development in which she simplifies complexities and inspires pedagogical courage. Widely respected for her dedication to children’s and educators’ rights, her creativity and commitment drive transformative change across the education and care sector.

Kelly has published several resources and books contributing to conversations related to mental health and documentation and more recently co-founded The Creative Collection, a new resource inviting early childhood teams to reimagine teaching and learning through the arts.