Kelly Bland was born in Pensacola, Florida. She has a Bachelors Degree from Samford University and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from UAB. Her goal is for all students to become lifelong learners!

In her free time, she loves sewing, reading, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with her husband and their yellow lab named Chief! She is so excited for the upcoming school year, and can't wait to learn and grow alongside each and every student!