Kelly grew up in Great Falls, VA and attended Connelly School for the Holy Child. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky, a top 20 public nursing school. After graduation, Kelly worked at Holy Cross Hospital for almost 12 years in the labor and delivery unit. She specialized in high-risk patients, preemie, and micro-preemie deliveries. Prior to joining the SRS staff, Kelly worked in the SRNS Before Care and Lunch Bunch programs. She was also a substitute nurse here at school when needed. Kelly and her husband, Patrick, live in Darnestown, MD. They have three children, Patrick and James attend SRS and SRNS and Susan will be attending SRNS in Fall 2026.