Kristy Kelly

Dr. Kelly is a Clinical Professor, Director of Clinical Training, and Co-Area Chair in the School Psychology Program. She received her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is a licensed psychologist, licensed school psychologist, and holds the National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP).

Dr. Kelly oversees the clinical training in the School Psychology Program and supervises graduate students as they work with children, families, and school staff members through the School Psychology Training Clinic (SPTC), Student Assessment Services (SAS), and in Madison area schools. She teaches practicum and internship seminars in the program. Dr. Kelly received the UW–Madison School of Education Ann Wallace Academic Staff Distinguished Achievement Award in 2026.

Dr. Kelly’s research is focused broadly on issues related to the professional development of school psychologists, including issues related to clinical supervision and the ethical practice of school psychologists. She is also engaged in work focused on expanding equitable school mental health services through several training grant initiatives and related projects.

Education

• PhD Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin—Madison, 2006
• MS Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin—Madison, 2004
• BS Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2001