As a teacher in South Central, Los Angeles, Kelly took it upon herself to teach art, music and drama to her students who otherwise received nothing outside of academic basics. Years later, she was asked to help guide a group of high school students through a multi-year process of filming, producing and editing their own documentary film. She has also taught adults, including teachers who want to take their students through the basic filmmaking process but don't know where to begin. Her Documentary Filmmaking 101 can be presented as a one-day workshop or over a longer period of time, and it can be taught in person or online.