Meet the Teachers
Our experienced faculty have the subject-specialist knowledge needed to guide our students on their educational journey. Elmwood’s faculty draws on best practices unique to all girls’ education as they encourage students to be open-minded and reflective life-long learners.
Ms. Andrea Kelly
Ms. Kelly leads by example, and teaches her students about dedication and commitment, just as she learned from her parents and former teachers.
By Alice Bifield, Grade 11
A dedicated, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher; Ms. Kelly joined the Elmwood Staff in 2006. After working at a boarding school outside of Toronto and overseas in England, she returned to Ottawa to continue her journey.
As a young girl, Ms. Kelly always thought she would work with the government or overseas as a doctor. In OAC (Grade 13) her goals changed when she was inspired by her English teacher to become a teacher. He was enthusiastic and passionate about the subject he taught and identified her natural ability to teach. She discovered early on, that working with people was important, and she realized that teaching was a natural fit.
After going to Waterloo for her undergraduate degree in environmental studies, she attended Queens University for her Bachelor of Education and Ottawa University for her Masters of Education.
Ms. Kelly stated, “…being a teacher you have so many examples, everyone goes through school and has experiences of school, and therefore, I think you model yourself after what you didn’t like and what you do like. I would say my parents were big inspiration about work ethic, dedication and commitment.”
Ms. Kelly’s current job title is the Dean of the Senior School and she works in most areas within the school. As she has grown with Elmwood, her job has evolved with her, which is now quite unique. She teaches geography to Grade 9 students, she is a member of the senior management team, she is responsible for assembly, the leadership program, minor discipline and she coaches the senior basketball and ski teams.
Outside of Elmwood, Ms. Kelly spends majority of her spare time visiting her family and her friends. She is also an active member in a book club, where she is currently reading ‘Room.’ During her summer vacations, she enjoys playing ultimate frisbee as well as pursuing in new activities.
Ms. Kelly leads by example, and teaches her students about dedication and commitment, just as she learned from her parents and former teachers. She continues her teaching journey by inspiring and encouraging all of her students to achieve and succeed academically, athletically and as leaders.
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