John Wilton Kelley is a retired educator and former faculty member at Meten Preparatory Academy in Chengdu, China, and he currently resides in Ontario, Canada. During his time in China, Kelley has, in addition to teaching and his early work as a Junior Geophysicist, frequently led numerous highly respected professional development courses. Latest Role & Duties
Faculty Director at Meten Preparatory Academy
Recently, Kelley stepped down from his position as Director of Faculty at Meten Preparatory Academy in Chengdu, China. As Faculty Director, he evaluated teachers and held frequent meetings with department heads. During his time in Chengdu, he mentored a few of his Meten Preparatory Academy colleagues. His additional responsibilities included observing the classes of his colleagues, advising on personal growth, and assisting with lesson planning and preparation. The renowned former educator has recently returned to Canada from China with a desire to explore new challenges in a role that employs his significant administrative expertise and problem-solving skills. Career Record
Senior Academic Advisor to the Meten Preparatory Academy Principal
Before becoming the Director of Faculty at Meten Preparatory Academy, John Wilton Kelley served as the school's Principal's Senior Academic Advisor. In his advising capacity, he often met with the President to discuss strategies for school reform. In addition, he worked with the scheduling of teachers, instructed new faculty members on Meten Preparatory Academy's policies, and regularly presented at staff meetings. As Senior Academic Advisor to the Principal, he was also responsible for instructing incoming faculty members on the school's attendance and behavior recording systems. Kelley was also responsible for generating student body statistics and regularly visited with parents to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
