Kelly Badenhorst M.Ed.

Kelly Badenhorst, a seasoned educator with an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Texas at Dallas, has dedicated her professional career to helping students succeed. With experience as a grades 9 and 10 ELAR teacher at The Winston School, a specialist in reading, writing, and emotional skills for students with learning disabilities, and a student teacher at both DISD Middle School and North Dallas High School, she has honed her student-centered teaching philosophy. Her Bachelor's in Journalism with a major in Advertising and Marketing from Ohio University, as well as her experience as an advertising and marketing professional, allows her to illustrate that language arts skills work in all areas of education, life, and future careers.

Currently the Director of Provisions of Grace, Kelly Badenhorst is an expert in differentiated learning styles, project-based learning, and community involvement. Prior to this role, she held positions in marketing as an account supervisor at The Point Group, director of account service at Pink Jacket Studio, interactive marketing consultant and founder of KLF Marketing Solutions, and director of account service at Fusion Advertising. She also held positions in advertising as a senior project manager at Doner Advertising and an account manager at the same company.