Barry Fishman Ph.D., Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Learning Technologies in the University of Michigan School of Information and School of Education
“Kelly has joined me as an assistant instructor in an undergraduate course called “Video Games and Learning.” The class has a frivolous title, but it is actually a serious examination of school design, motivation, and cognitive science. The course asks why games are so motivating to players, and why school is so often not motivating to students. Kelly is leading a section of students through their exploration of course materials, and helping organize these students around a range of activities related to the class. Again, she has emerged as a creative and innovative teacher and leader for these students, helping them to form into a cohesive learning community.
I cannot say enough positive things about Kelly Wall. I encourage you to speak with her and learn more about her deep commitment to learners, her great experiences as an educator, and her vast creativity and inventiveness.”
Enid Rosario-Ramos Ph.D., University of Michigan Literacy Professor
“It is not easy to find a scholar and educator with the kind of drive, commitment, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning that Kelly has. This is why I believe that Ms. Wall has shown that she would be an asset to any organization that is lucky enough to have her as a colleague.”
Bob Bain Ph.D., Associate Professor Educational Studies and Faculty Lead of Big History Project
“I hired Kelly to serve as the project manager on the Big History Project (BHP) and the World History and Literature Initiative (WHaLI), and essentially threw her into two ongoing and high profile educational projects that I lead. For example, in the BHP Kelly is responsible for managing a large database of schools and students and preparing reports to schools about school performance. This meant she had to learn to manipulate data in a program with which she had no previous experience. She took on the work with her typical enthusiasm and energy. Not only did I see her desire to complete the task, but I also caught a glimpse of her deep curiosity, a drive to round out her skills and the high expectations that she has to do everything she does well.”