Lola Kelly began teaching history in 1976 and has had the opportunity to teach history at all grades, 7-12.  Currently, she holds a full-time position as a teacher of United States History and Government and AP United States History in the East Rochester School District, where she also serves as the president of the East Rochester Teachers’ Association. 

Kelly’s union work started in 1979, beginning with various local and state committee positions.  After more than 20 years as a member of the NEA/NY Board of Directors, she continued on the NYSUT Board of Directors when the state NEA and AFT organizations merged.  Currently, she serves as one of two representatives of New York on the NEA Board of Directors and as an ex-officio member on the NYSUT Board of Directors.

Kelly earned a BA in History and Sociology, and a MA in the History of Education from the University of Buffalo.