Kelly’s Story.

For Kelly, the past few years have been a journey of rediscovery. A lifelong educator, she has worked across early years, adult learning and primary education, guiding others through learning at every stage of life. Yet after years in the classroom, burnout forced her to pause. Stepping away from teaching opened a new chapter, one shaped by reflection, healing and the courage to slow down.

As Education and Facilities Coordinator, Kelly now combines her love of learning with a deep commitment to wellbeing. Her experiences caring for her daughter through serious illness brought new meaning to the idea of connection and community. Through yoga, journaling and breathwork, she began to rebuild her confidence and sense of self and learning. As she puts it “to see my authentic self again.”

During the Triple WellBeing® Fellowship, Kelly focused her action research on self-care, exploring how stillness, creativity and gratitude can nurture resilience. She used these insights to design community wellbeing events at Furnace Brook, bringing families together through simple, joyful activities, yoga under the trees, shared meals, creative reflection and playful connection. With three years of funding now secured, her work is continuing to grow, one gathering at a time.

For Kelly, wellbeing begins with presence: learning to pause, breathe, and be. Her journey reminds us that when we care for ourselves first, we rekindle the energy to care for others and to reimagine education as a lifelong act of learning and love.

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