EMILY
KELLEY
Educator, Inclusion Consultant
ABOUT EMILY
Emily Kelley is the Director of Bands at Sylvania Southview High School in Sylvania, Ohio. Mrs. Kelley received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Bowling Green State University and earned her Master’s degree in Music Education from the University of Michigan.
As a child and young adult, Mrs. Kelley had many opportunities to cooperatively engage students with exceptionalities. Her father, Chuck Hage, served as a teacher in a special education self-contained public school classroom for students of varying, developmental delays. Emily enjoyed visiting and working with her dad and his students quite often. Elisa Huss-Hage, Emily’s mother, taught at a community college for many years where she prepared teachers for the field, including courses that focused on meeting the needs of every learner. Additionally, Emily has had several family members with cognitive challenges, including an aunt who lived with her for a significant portion of her childhood. These experiences fostered in her the importance of ensuring equitable educational experiences for all students.
During her tenure in public school education, Mrs. Kelley has worked with a plethora of students with many types of exceptionalities. The culmination of those experiences has inspired Emily’s interest in supporting other music educators.
FAQ
Do you offer professional development for school districts?
Absolutely! I would love to come work with your district! Please contact me!
How can I support paraprofessionals in my ensemble classroom?
Invite them to observe your class.
Explain classroom expectations.
Keep class format consistent.
What can I do to educate parents to support practicing at home?
Provide an open line of communication
Invite them to observe your class
Offer practice tips
Where do I start?
Read student IEP and 504 Plans
Contact the specialists in the field (Special Education Teachers, Parents/Guardians)
Where can I gain information to help ALL of my students?
Consider visiting the website for Universal Design for Learning
Who can I ask for help?
Experts in the field
Special Education Teachers
Parents/Guardians