Kelly Vergamini is a Special Education – Autism Program Teacher, Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School

Ms. Kelly Vergamini has taught for three years at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary in intermediate special education – autism program classes. When her previous career left her feeling removed from the daily lives of those for whom she worked, Ms. Vergamini looked for a change. She shares, “I felt that it was time to start giving back to the community I live in and help create the future for the city and the people who have given so much to me.” She found that opportunity in teaching and has never looked back.

Ms. Vergamini says that she loves watching students surprise themselves with their own abilities, learn to advocate for their needs, make meaningful choices in their lives, and learn to take pride in in themselves and what they can achieve.

When she isn’t in the classroom, Ms. Vergamini is busy with additional leadership roles, including serving as chair of the special education department, a member of the Arts Integration Committee, and a LIFT (Leadership Initiative For Teachers) Ambassador. Ms. Vergamini enjoys being a part of the Washington, DC community, and celebrates her role in helping students and families achieve their goals.