Kelly Short
Jeffersonville,IN
Summary
High school teacher with 31 years of experience in journalism, photography, yearbook, newspaper, AP seminar, English, and freshman seminar. Proven track record in leadership and student progress monitoring. Committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that promotes dynamic growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Educator
Salem Community Schools
Salem, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
- Piloted AP seminar course for sophomore students, enhancing academic engagement.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to cultivate a positive learning environment.
- Guided students through all phases of the writing process, ensuring comprehensive development.
Secondary Educator
Clarksville Community Schools
Clarksville, IN
07.2012 - Current
- Advised award-winning student publications.
- Created lesson plans for cross curricular classes in English Language Arts, World Civilizations, and Business Law & Ethics.
- Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to develop students' thinking, writing and design skills.
- Maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for maturity and interests of students.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Secondary Educator
Greater Clark County Schools
Jeffersonville, IN
07.1994 - 04.2012
- Created a photojournalism curriculum which the state used to create the first set of state standards for photography.
- Advised award winning student publications including National Scholastic Press Association Best of Show.
- Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Planned and supervised out of classroom activities and trips.
- Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Planned and conducted hands-on activities to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
Education
Master of Science - Education/Sport Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY2007
Master of Science - Secondary Language Education
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN1998
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN1994
Bachelor of Arts - Journalsim, Apparel Merchandising
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN1991
Skills
- Award-winning publications adviser
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Student management software knowledge
- Project-based learning facilitation
- Effective student-teacher relationships
- Critical thinking development
- AP Seminar instructor and reader
Affiliations
- Indiana University’s High School Journalism Institute’s 75 Most Distinguished Alumni
- National Scholastic Press Association Fall Convention, Best of Show 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006
- Southern Indiana High School Press Association Yearbook of the Year 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Kentucky High School Journalism Association, Overall Award of Excellence NP: 2015, 2016 YB: 2015, 2016
Timeline
Secondary Educator
Salem Community Schools
01.2025 - Current
Secondary Educator
Clarksville Community Schools
07.2012 - Current
Secondary Educator
Greater Clark County Schools
07.1994 - 04.2012
Master of Science - Education/Sport Administration
University of Louisville
Master of Science - Secondary Language Education
Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor of Science - Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts - Journalsim, Apparel Merchandising
Indiana University Bloomington