Kelly Bornmann

Imagine walking into a school where teachers feel confident, supported, and deeply connected to their purpose—and where every decision is grounded in meaningful data that tells the real story of student growth. Our keynote speaker, Kelly Bornmann, has spent more than three decades helping schools turn that vision into reality.

Kelly is a nationally recognized leader in helping educators transform complex data into meaningful action, while championing the essential role well-being plays in both student success and educator efficacy. As Senior Director of Educational Services at the Educational Records Bureau (ERB), Kelly leads national and regional professional development experiences, guiding educators in using data to inform decisions. Her belief that well-being is the engine of student growth, rather than a 'nice-to-have,' informs every aspect of her work and has led her to work with educators worldwide to bring complex data into actionable strategies that support both academic and social-emotional growth.

With teaching credentials in New Jersey and California, Kelly has taught in independent, faith-based, and public schools across multiple states, accumulating over 2,500 hours of advanced professional development along the way. Her work includes leading innovative science curricula, advisory programs, and technology integration initiatives, while also contributing to professional organizations such as ISTE, NSTA, and many independent school associations, including CAIS and NYSAIS. Whether through conference presentations, mentoring, or facilitating educator networks, Kelly has helped thousands of educators connect instructional strategies with school culture, creating spaces where both students and teachers can thrive.