Kelly Clouser

Kelly Clouser is a seasoned educator and dedicated advocate for literacy, committed to ensuring that all students have equitable opportunities to become confident, capable readers. Her career in education spans a wide range of roles, including classroom teacher across multiple grade levels, lead teacher in alternative education, school principal, and most recently the program director for Reading Partners South Carolina.

Throughout her professional journey, Kelly has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to educational equity and student achievement, with a particular focus on literacy development. She is passionate about creating inclusive, effective learning environments and empowering educators to support diverse learners in building strong reading foundations.

Kelly holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from St. Francis University, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Penn State University, and certification in Special Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is a certified Pre-Kindergarden through Grade 12 principal in both Pennsylvania and South Carolina.

Through her leadership, Kelly continues to champion initiatives that close the literacy gap and expand access to high-quality education. She firmly believes that children are our greatest asset and deserve every opportunity to become thoughtful, engaged contributors to society.