Oswego Educator Kelly Moxley Selected for International Literacy Fellowship

Veteran Oswego City School District teacher Kelly Moxley was recently selected as one of 20 international STEM educators to participate in the National Grid Energy Literacy Fellowship.

The fellowship is designed to strengthen energy literacy in classrooms by equipping educators with instructional strategies, real-world STEM applications and leadership development. Moxley, a sixth-grade teacher at Kingsford Park Elementary, will participate in a one-week immersive experience in the United Kingdom over the summer. The experience will feature hands-on STEM workshops, engagement with clean energy experts, Earth Cubs educational resources, and visits to National Grid facilities.

“I am deeply honored to be selected for the inaugural National Grid Energy Literacy Fellowship” said Moxley. “This opportunity represents so much more than professional growth, it is a chance to bring meaningful, real-world STEM learning back to my students and school community.”

Moxley has been recognized as a district leader in STEM education through her work developing equitable, hands-on learning experiences for students. She has led district STEM summer camps, securing grant funding as director from folks such as Kristen Purcell from the Teacher Center to eliminate participation fees and ensure all students can participate regardless of financial circumstances and to help pay for teachers during different summer STEAM programming.

She also created a district wide STEAM Night that has grown into a major community event, bringing together partners including local colleges, businesses, public health officials, and regional organizations.

“Kelly’s passion for authentic learning and her creative, student-centered approach makes her an outstanding candidate for this fellowship opportunity, said OCSD Superintendent Dr. Raymond Kilmer. “We are excited to see her continue inspiring students and leading with innovation in education.”

In her classroom, Moxley emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning through projects such as solar ovens, wind turbines, green roof models, and vermicomposting systems. She also provides professional development for educators and serves on multiple district committees, extending her impact across the Oswego City School District. 

The fellowship builds on the established partnership between National Grid and Earth Cubs and expands efforts to connect classroom instruction in math and science with real-world energy systems and sustainability practices. A Digital Academy launching in autumn 2026 will extend these resources to additional educators across both countries.

Moxley highlights the Oswego City School District’s commitment to innovation in STEM education and the essential role of educators in preparing students for future-ready careers and lifelong learning.