Kelly has been teaching group fitness classes for over 26 years. She has a comprehensive pilates certification, an Advanced Pilates for Neurological Conditions Certification, Understanding Parkinson's Disease Workshop, Yur Back Instructor, an Advanced Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification, a Master’s in Exercise Science and Physical Education from McDaniel’s College, a Master’s in Education from Hood College and actively involved in continuing education programs. She has been an adjunct professor at Frederick Community College for over 23 years where she teaches health and fitness classes