Kelly Nicholson​
ELEMENTARY SUPPORT

Drawing on her extensive experience as an outdoor and place-based educator, Kelly brings a diverse background to her role as Elementary Support Teacher at Middle Creek Montessori. She has taught in-school programs and summer camps at the Montana Outdoor Science School, led environmental education tours in Yellowstone National Park, guided 5-day backpacking trips for Montana State University’s Outdoor Recreation Program, and worked as a class III-IV whitewater raft guide.

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Kelly is a lifelong learner and went back to college (after a long hiatus!) during the pandemic, recently graduating from Montana State University with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. She also holds Montana Master Naturalist, Certified Interpretive Guide, and Wilderness First Responder certifications.

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Outside of the classroom, she contributes to the local arts community as a vocalist in Dead Sky, a Bozeman-based Grateful Dead tribute band.

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Kelly's work as a teacher, guide, and musician all intersect around a commitment to community and a sense of place, encouraging curiosity and growth in people of all ages, and helping them to connect more deeply to the world around them.

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Kelly is originally from central Georgia and has called Montana home since 2012.