Ed Kelley became a member of the Culver Academies’ History Department in the fall of 1996. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, focusing on European and Asian histories. A minor in English also helped guide him toward the humanities curriculum. He also earned a master’s degree in history from John Carroll. His central area of study was U.S.-Soviet relations while minor areas focused on U.S. foreign policy with Western Europe and Japan. Before joining the faculty at Culver, Mr. Kelley student-taught within the Westlake School District in Westlake, Ohio. He has taught in the 9th and now 10th grade humanities programs at Culver; he has also taught a variety of electives: Global History, Russian History/Cold War, Racism in American Society, and World Religions. 

He is the assistant varsity football coach and head freshman basketball coach.  His wife, Anne Kelley, a graduate of CGA, is the counselor for Ithaka Dorm. They have three children, Mary Kate, Maggie and Tommy.

Academics

Humanities 10 Global Perspectives

Activities

Varsity Football
Freshman Basketball
Athlete of the Month