Biography

Daniel Kelley is an Associate Teaching Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Rhode Island. He previously served as the principal of Smithfield High School in Smithfield, RI. During his tenure, he successfully implemented sustainable change initiatives that profoundly impacted the school’s learning culture.

Dan’s contributions to education extend to national leadership roles as well. He served as the president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) during the 2017-2018 school year and was a member of the NASSP Board of Directors for five years. His broad experience in education includes positions as a high school assistant principal, a high school and middle school special education teacher, and a middle school math and science teacher. In recognition of his outstanding leadership, he was named the Rhode Island Secondary Principal of the Year in 2012.

Dan’s educational journey includes earning a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Leadership & Management from Northeastern University, a Master’s of Education in Secondary Administration from Providence College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Bowling Green State University.

Education
CAGS, Northeastern University, 2015
M.Ed., Providence College, 2003
B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1997