Jim “J.” Kelly is an accomplished education professional and thought leader. During his professional career, he has held various roles from teacher, athletics coach, and school board member to sales and business leader. In his current role as an educational technology executive, he leads a 3-division operational team in one of the fastest-growing education companies in the U.S.

 With over 100 full-time and contract workers under his direction, J. specializes in training, leadership coaching, and operational execution. His philosophy, the “key traits of success,” has helped him identify and develop high-quality employees from a variety of backgrounds and education levels, while his instructional and leadership tactics impact hundreds of thousands of students and professionals each year.

As a public speaker, J. Kelly addresses audiences nationwide at conferences, corporate events, and in-services. He provides insight, motivation, and engaging commentary on topics in education, leadership, and life skills. His full-circle experience from the classroom to the boardroom uniquely qualifies him to speak to a wide-range of individuals and groups as a difference-maker with the goal of changing the world… one engagement at a time.