Kelly Torres

Kelly Torres, Ph.D., is a Department Chair at The Chicago School in the Educational Psychology & Technology department. With a Ph.D. and two master’s degrees from Florida State University, her expertise spans educational psychology, language learning, and technology integration in education. She specializes in diversity, curriculum development, and intercultural competence.

• Ph.D., Educational Psychology-Learning and Cognition, Florida State University
• M.S., Curriculum and Instruction-ESOL, Florida State University
• M.S., Educational Psychology-Learning and Cognition, Florida State University
• B.A., Psychology, Florida State University

Her research focuses on leveraging augmented reality and digital tools to enhance student outcomes, alongside exploring motivational influences on second language acquisition. She has contributed to studies on heritage language learners, migrant children’s language development, and faculty mentorship in online education.

Dr. Torres has presented internationally on topics such as curriculum design, cultural integration, and digital literacy. She holds Florida teaching certifications in ESOL and Exceptional Student Education, with experience in both online and in-person university courses.