Kelsy Bordner

Head of Education

Kelsy Bordner has been teaching at Roots since 2017. Her new role at Roots will be of Head of Education where she will support the teaching staff, handle administrative tasks, uphold the guiding principles and core values, and foster unity across grade levels.

Kelsy has a BA in Elementary Education as well as an MA in Education, both from Azusa Pacific University. She taught for 6 ½ years in California and Arizona before moving to Chelan in 2009. Kelsy also has experience leading and organizing kids programs outside of the school environment.

A few words from Kelsy:

“For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be a teacher. I’ve always loved being with kids and believe there are few things as exciting as watching kids learn something new or understand something for the first time.”

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to now step into this leadership role at Roots and stay connected to the classrooms. As an educator and a parent, I deeply appreciate the approach to learning we take, the ways we seek to cultivate the whole child, and the ways we protect and cherish childhood.”