Kelsey Keech is an enthusiastic educator, curriculum designer, and leader, passionate about planning and delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences for students and teammates. Her work in education spans the private, public, and nonprofit sector in the fields of learning design, training, data analysis, and classroom instruction.
Prior to joining Nova Pioneer, Kelsey served as a Program Associate at an agricultural NGO in Tanzania, heading its Training Department in developing staff and customer learning programmes for its field operations. Before moving to the Continent, she served as a Head Preschool Teacher at Chicago Commons’ Guadalupano Family Centre in Chicago, Illinois – a Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood learning centre.
Kelsey holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is also a fully registered early childhood teacher, receiving her certification coursework and training through Dominican University and Teach For America.
