John Kelley is a Educational Leader | Experiential Educator | Community Builder at Bend Forest School. He possess expertise in educational leadership, experiential education, teaching, faculty development, alumni relations and 4 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "John thrives in the workplace because he holds everyone's needs with care within a collaborative decision-making process. When there are stakeholders whose needs are unacknowledged, John is often the first to notice and the first to bring the group's awareness to correcting the course. In short, he holds the process tightly and the outcome lightly. The result is leadership that empowers, enlivens and leads to a plan that everyone can get behind." and "When I think of John, two words come to mind: commitment and compassion. An incredible educator, John is committed to enhancing his students experience of not only the subject material, but life lessons as well by drawing deeper connections and encouraging a critical thinking process. His endless patience and caring nature make him a compassionate leader, fostering inclusivity while also exhibiting strength and command of the situation when appropriate. He works hard to build authentic, impactful relationships with people, especially students, and his candid yet humble attitude immediately earns the respect of those around him. I'd want him on my team any time, anywhere!"