Molly Kelly-Elliott is an undergraduate alumna of Miami University in Elementary and Special Education. She completed her Master’s Degree at the University of Cincinnati, concentrating in education for children with emotional & behavioral disorders and learning disabilities, with a focus on language development and assessment.  After six years of teaching children with exceptionalities in the public schools, she served as a Clinical Special Educator for University Affiliated Cincinnati Center for Developmental Disorders (currently Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Division of Developmental Disorders).  Areas of interest included team assessments of young children; supporting families in obtaining and monitoring appropriate school services for their children; collaborating with teachers to create adaptations, accommodations and positive behavioral support plans for learners with exceptionalities. 

Ms. Kelly-Elliott teaches a wide range of courses in the Special Education Program at Miami University focusing on unique learners and their families and topics such as learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities; development of social and affective skills; team development in school settings; as well as various practicum and field experiences.  She serves as the advisor for all undergraduate Special Education majors and minors.
Ms. Kelly-Elliott is the Faculty Coordinator for the America Reads Program through the Office of Community Engagement.  Areas of particular interest include the development of inclusive school climates and issues of social justice in education.