Kelli Carney

Kelli Carney is the Assistant Dean of the College of Education and an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Northeastern State University (NSU). With 25 years of experience in education, she transitioned from roles as an elementary school teacher and school librarian to academia in 2012.

• PhD in Curriculum Studies, Oklahoma State University (2013)
• Library Media Certification, NSU (2006)
• MS in Education, NSU (2002)
• BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, NSU (Cum laude, 1998)

Her research interests span curriculum development, library media, and early childhood education. She holds a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and contributes to academic leadership through her administrative and teaching roles.

• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification in Library Media (2007)

Contact: carneyka@nsuok.edu | Office: Bagley Hall 222, Tahlequah | Phone: (918) 444-3773