Kelley Glover

In this episode of NEXT Up, meet Kelley Glover, a Ph.D. student in the College of Education's School Improvement Doctoral Program. Kelley has 25 years of experience as a music educator. She is a published researcher and the creator of a culturally responsive music education cartoon and music game app. 

Kelley has contributed to several research projects and studies published in academic journals that explore the health and well-being of women faculty of color, the leadership experiences of Latina women, and increasing school success.

She is also the creator of a culturally responsive music education cartoon and music game app called, "U BETTER Sing!” Her company has mentored youth interested in pursuing careers in the arts. Their products have been sent overseas for young Nigerian girls affected by the Boko Haram crisis in an initiative to educate and heal through music.

Cartoon characters from U Better Sing
Cartoon of a girl with space buns and text that reads: Naturally You Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom

Kelley will appear as a panelist at the Naturally You event on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center Grand Ballroom. Kelley and other panelists will share their experiences navigating natural hair.