Ann Kelley
Representative · State house · Missouri · District 127
Republican
Biography
Representative Ann Kelley, a Republican, represents Barton, Dade, and parts of Jasper and Cedar counties (District 127) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first two-year term in November 2018. Prior to her legislative service, Kelley worked as an educator. For 13 years she worked as a middle school English Language Arts teacher with the Lamar School District. She also has owned and operated a licensed daycare. Kelley is a member of the Chambers of Commerce for Barton County, Sarcoxie, Lockwood, and Greenfield. She also is a member of the NRA, Missouri Farm Bureau, and the Missouri State Teachers Association. Kelley also serves as a board member for the Barton County Ambulance District. Kelley and her husband attend Oakton Church. A graduate of Liberal High School, Kelley attended Missouri Southern State University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Middle School Science and English. She also obtained a master’s degree in Curriculum and Middle School Reading and Writing from Grand Canyon University.
On the record
- Education
- Liberal High School; Missouri Southern State University, bachelor’s degree in Middle School Science and English; Grand Canyon University, master’s degree in Curriculum and Middle School Reading and Writing
- Profession
- Educator; Middle school English Language Arts teacher; Daycare owner and operator
- Birthplace
- Joplin, MO
- Religion
- Oakton Church
- Family
- Married; one son.
Contact
- Capitol office
- Room 401-B, 201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101 · 573-751-2165
- Phone
- 573-751-2165
- ann.kelley@house.mo.gov