Ruth Kelly for GR

Ruth Kelly is a life-time community advocate who has dedicated her life to serving others. She works diligently in the classroom and in the neighborhood, preparing leaders for tomorrow and impacting the policy of today. Ruth’s roots as a local citizen run deep: born in Grand Rapid in 1953, she graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School, Grand Rapids Community College, Aquinas College and has a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Grand Valley State University. She has served on numerous local campaigns, and served as Crime Prevention Organizer and Community Organizer with Eastown Community Association, Baxter Neighborhood Association South East End Neighborhood Associations. She has been a public school educator for nearly 20 years, and currently teaches 6th grade at Riverside Elementary in the Second Ward. Three of Kelly’s adult children continue to live in the 2nd ward. Community Involvement:* Community Organizer, Baxter Neighborhood Association * Crime Prevention Organizer, Eastown Community Association * Community Organizer, South East End Neighborhood Association Awards and Appointments:* Creston Neighborhood Association Volunteer Award 2006 * City of Grand Rapids Cable Television Advisory Forum 2006-2007 * “Who’s Who In American Teachers” 2006 and 2007 * Gerald R. Ford Leadership Scholarship * Former Chairperson: Community Development Citizens Committee 1983 * Eastown Business Association Award * Eastown Community Association Good Neighbor Award * Former Board member: Dyer Ives Foundation Education:* Masters in Educational Technology, Grand Valley State University************************************************** ************************************************************ **************************** If you are interested in learning more about the campaign, supporting the campaign with a donation, or signing up to volunteer, check out the official website at: http://www.kellyforgr.com