KELLY JONELIS

Kelly Jonelis is the Adolescent Program Director at Wheaton Montessori School.

Kelly has been in the adolescent program since 2017. She has over 15 years of adolescent teaching experience. She is passionate about inspiring students through making connections between learners, various disciplines, and the world.

Kelly has a master’s degree in mathematics from Aurora University and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics with a minor in math and science education from Illinois Institute of Technology. She has completed the AMI Orientation 12-18 (adolescence) and is expected to complete the AMI Adolescent Diploma in March 2025.

When not in the classroom, you can find Kelly enjoying music and dance or spending quality time with her husband and two daughters. Her cherished childhood memories are filled with experiences from the marching band and her beloved chapter book, The Hobbit. She would like to express her gratitude to Mr. Whitesell and Mr. Weldon, her high school Calculus and History teachers, for being outstanding educators who

supported her both academically and personally. Additionally, her favorite food is ice cream.