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Kelli’s work in education began as a fourth-grade math and science teacher. During her seven years in the classroom, she held numerous leadership roles, including serving as a mentor teacher and creating district-wide curriculum and assessments for students. Building on her experiences as a teacher, Kelli stepped into the role of education advocate, first as the Government Affairs and Communications Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) and later as the Director of Political Strategy for the American Federation for Children.
Kelli's extensive background in electoral, legislative and educational leadership makes her the ideal leader for this critical moment in time. While Louisiana has made great strides in recent decades, there is still so much more to be done. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 28% of Louisiana's 4th-grade students were proficient in reading, and 27% were proficient in math in 2022. Louisiana's students deserve better, and we know that with Kelli’s leadership and the support of the state’s families, educators, and elected leaders, much more is possible.
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