Principal's Message

Hello Kelley Family,

I am so excited to be the Principal at Kelley Elementary. Our school continues to grow stronger to help each individual student achieve. Throughout my time as a teacher and administrator, I continue to believe that building a strong and safe community both in the classroom as well as in the overall school environment is key to helping students succeed academically, emotionally, and socially. School needs to be a place where students want to come to build connections with peers, staff, and teachers. By improving school engagement, the relationships built can also improve academic achievement. Each moment, what’s best for kids drives my decision-making and actions. Kelley has a strong and seasoned staff, a growing PTA, and various accomplishments in academics. I hope to build on those strengths moving forward.

Beyond school, I cherish moments with family and friends, including my husband Brian, and our Yorkie, Teddy. My interests span travel, games, reading, shopping, binge-watching shows, and sports.

Education is my passion, and I’m committed to fostering a love for learning in our students. I eagerly anticipate supporting the MPS vision of Shaping Today's Students Into Tomorrow's Leaders and serving the Kelley Community as we guide students through their educational journey in Moore Public Schools.

Here’s to a fantastic school year!

Deanne Pence 

405-735-4400