BIO

Kelly Rogers is excited to be part of the GCA family as a high school Spanish teacher. She has 12 years of experience teaching all levels of high school Spanish. She has a Bachelor of Science with a major in Recreational Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a Master of Science from Memphis State University in Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling. Kelly and her husband, David, have recently relocated from Memphis to the Nashville area. They were church planters in Spain for over 18 years, where she also taught ESL, led Bible studies, and was the language-learning coach for new missionaries. Their two sons and a daughter-in-law live in Memphis.

Kelly takes a communicative approach to learning, encouraging students to participate in speaking activities centered around everyday life. She especially enjoys teaching about the different cultures in the Spanish-speaking world and using storytelling as a way for students to acquire language skills by immersion. She desires to see students know Christ and develop and use their gifts and talents to make a difference in this world. She loves getting to know her students and enjoys creating community in the classroom where there are games, laughter, and fun. She enjoys game nights with friends and family, cooking international dishes, and watching Memphis Tigers and the Grizzlies with her family.