Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Education at Wrexham University and Programme Leader for Master of Education programmes. She joined the university in 2015 after 18 years of teaching in early years, primary, and further education sectors.

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)

Kelly serves on the Welsh Government's National MA Education Executive Team, is a National Affiliate of the Centre for International Research into Leadership in Education (CIRLE) at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and participates in the Collaborative Research Network (CRN) in Leadership and Professional Learning. Her research focuses on professional learning and motivation for learning.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)