Lewis Kelly

Lewis Kelly is a former NFL player who transitioned to a career in education. He played as an offensive guard for the Minnesota Vikings from 2000 to 2003 and the New York Giants from 2005 to 2006.2 After his six-year career in the National Football League, Kelly earned a Master's in Education from the University of Phoenix and became a teacher.1

As of 2019, Lewis Kelly was working as a science teacher at Newton High School in Georgia, where he taught epidemiology and physical science.1 He began his teaching career in 2011 and joined Newton High School in August 2014.1 Kelly was named Newton County School System's 2019 Teacher of the Year and became a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year in 2020.1

Kelly's background includes:

• Bachelor of Science degree from South Carolina State University (2000)
• Master's in Education from the University of Phoenix
• Experience teaching biology in DeKalb and Henry County school systems
• Member of the Beta Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity

It's worth noting that Kelly has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and his ability to inspire students, leveraging his unique background as a former professional athlete to connect with and motivate his pupils.1