Kelly Emanuel has been involved with public education for the past 29 years. Kelly received a BA in History from Arizona State University in 1989, and his MA in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 1994. Kelly was a History teacher for seven years in the Chandler Unified School District in Chandler, Arizona. During his tenure, he was twice awarded Who’s Who Among American Educators; and was instrumental in implementing an integrated curriculum for the middle schools in his district. Kelly helped author Glencoe’s Civics in Action in 1995, as has worked in many capacities, including consulting, marketing, editing, and training. In 2014, Kelly began consulting/training with the Great Books Foundation and currently serves as a Senior Educational Consultant and National Trainer, serving schools throughout the United States.