Kelly Seefeldt

Bio

Prior to joining the staff in the School of Education, Kelly was an English language arts teacher in the Stevens Point Area Public School District.

Experience and Interests

Teaching

English Language Arts Teacher, Stevens Point Area Public School District, Stevens Point, Wis. (2012-2022)

Professional Experience

Program Manager, Portage County Literacy Council, Stevens Point, Wis. (2011-2014)

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

Conference on English Leadership (CEL) Emerging Leaders Fellowship, 2017-2018 Cohort

Involvement

Community

Board Member/Volunteer, Portage County Literacy Council (2015-2018)

Professional Memberships

Past President/Board Member/Presenter, Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English (2014-present)
Member/Wisconsin State Liaison/Presenter, Conference on English Leadership (CEL) (2016-present)
Member, National Council of Teachers of English (2013-present)

Fun Facts

Last book you read?

Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement by Tarana Burke

Best advice you ever received?

You don’t have to sacrifice your own well-being for someone else’s comfort.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A writer.

Favorite Quote?

“You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will” – Stephen King

One thing about your school that you are most proud of?

I love that the Office of Field Experiences gets to provide future educators with their first glimpse of education from the perspective of the teacher. Teaching is an incredibly difficult, yet important and ultimately fulfilling job, and I’m proud to be a part of the UWSP School of Education because this school has a reputation for preparing students to be successful educators.

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

As a K-12 teacher, I loved talking to my fellow teachers about teaching and how to improve education. In my role at UWSP, I am excited to connect with prospective teachers in order to explore how to make positive change in education.