Peggy Kelly is running for Director, District B on the St. Vrain Valley Board of Education.

Peggy is a loving and dedicated wife to her husband "Kelly" of 55 years, mother of three, and grandmother of eight. She has lived in Boulder County since 1968 and SVVSD since 1987. In this time she has been an engaged and supportive parent in public school, private school, and home school environments.

Peggy received a degree in Nursing from CU Boulder, then worked in hospitals, public health as a visiting nurse, and as a school nurse in the Boulder Valley School District. Peggy then enjoyed 13 years as a professional educator

While a staff member and parent in the Boulder Valley School District, Peggy supervised school health clerks and also worked closely with families whose children needed extra support; helping parents and families navigate the educational system and helping staff see and address the unique needs of each child.

As a women’s ministry leader for five years, Peggy taught on pertinent topics, organized volunteers, arranged special programming, and coordinated events.

For the last five years, Peggy has facilitated classes on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, teaching basics of the United States Constitution.

Since September 2024, Peggy has attended Leadership St. Vrain, which is conducted by the school district, “ a program designed to provide parents and other community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of our district’s mission, operations and strategic priorities” (SVVSD website, “Leadership St Vrain,” accessed 3/4/25)

Peggy loves children and delights in all facets of their unique, individual growth and development from pre-born to adulthood. Since childhood, Peggy’s character has been marked by an ability to share wisdom and knowledge that helps others capitalize on their strengths and live up to their potential.

When typical instructional methods were not meeting the educational needs of her children, she diligently pursued resources that helped them thrive educationally and become successful adults; one is now a curriculum and assessment director, one is a trainer and leader of fire fighters, and one is a doctor of veterinary medicine.

In Peggy’s 13 years of experience as a professional educator, she taught three levels of middle school science as well as high school English and Old Testament Studies, and she continued to seek solutions and advocate for students who needed alternative instructional approaches.

Schools exist to partner with families in nurturing and educating children of all backgrounds and abilities, providing safe, predictably consistent surroundings where kids can explore interests, develop their talents, be challenged to achieve their best, and enjoy being learners in an environment where their childhood innocence is appropriately protected.

Schools must be welcoming environments for a child’s parents and family, helping them be informed and engaged as the most vital influencers in a child’s education and well-being. Respecting and involving parents through informative, transparent, two-way communication brings unity to the parent-student-school team.

Strong families make strong communities. Strong communities build strong schools. Strong schools affect our future.

Peggy will advocate for all children in SVVSD. Just as she championed the education of her own children, she will work on behalf of the children and families in the St.Vrain School District.