Meet Your Trainer

If you’ve ever ended a school day feeling exhausted from correcting the same behaviors over and over again, you’re not alone. Today’s classrooms are more complex than ever, and teachers need strategies that actually work in real time with real students. That’s why Kelly shares a practical, respectful, research-supported way to reclaim instructional minutes, reduce interruptions, and restore calm to your classroom. Kelly has seen firsthand how small shifts in teacher behavior can lead to big changes in student behavior—and she’s passionate about helping educators experience that transformation for themselves.

Kelly Boswell has over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher, staff developer, instructional coach, university instructor, and district literacy specialist. She partners with schools and districts across the country to strengthen classroom management, boost student engagement, and support educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers in creating thriving learning environments. Kelly is currently a K–5 Instructional Coach, where she works side-by-side with teachers to refine instructional practices and foster joyful, successful learning for all students. She has also authored professional books for educators and nonfiction children’s books, drawing on her deep classroom experience to inform her writing.

Kelly understands that every classroom is a mosaic of students—each bringing unique backgrounds, cultures, strengths, and needs. Sometimes the only thing they have in common is their age, which is why “one size fits all” simply doesn’t work anymore.

She also recognizes what educators see every day: many students arrive at school still developing the social, emotional, and behavioral skills needed to learn successfully. With so many outside influences shaping their world—TV shows, video games, social media—schools often become the first place where students practice these essential skills.

While we can’t control what happens from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM, Kelly believes deeply in the impact we can make during the school day. Her approach blends practical strategies, humor, inspiration, and a grounded understanding of what today’s classrooms truly feel like. She is dedicated to helping educators create calmer, more connected, and more engaging learning environments.

Above all, Kelly focuses on sharing proven, ready-to-use practices that help teachers and school leaders feel confident, supported, and equipped to help students thrive.