Meet Kelly
Kelly Carmichael Booz is serving on the Alexandria School Board in District B
Kelly is a mom of two ACPS students, wife to a 25-year public school teacher, and life-long educator passionate about public education.
I’m committed to public education—both professionally and personally.
With over 25 years of experience in the field, I currently direct Share My Lesson for AFT, supporting more than 2.2 million educators with free, high-quality digital resources. My national work keeps me connected to what’s happening in classrooms across the country and brings a fresh perspective to my local service.
This is my third term on the Alexandria City School Board for District B (2013–2015, 2022–present), and I currently serve as Vice Chair. My board work focuses on budget, policy, and capacity, particularly through my role as Chair of the Redistricting Subcommittee and Liaison to the Budget Advisory Committee.
My passion for civic education began in the classroom, where I taught middle and high school students through the Close Up Foundation’s civic seminars. I later directed the We the People program at the Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier and was appointed in 2014 to the Virginia Standards of Learning Innovation Committee by Governor Terry McAuliffe.
I also serve on the Board of Directors for:
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Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, a grassroots network of educators focused on community safety
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Virginia Civics, promoting constitutional literacy and student engagement
On a personal note, I’m a proud ACPS parent. My children are a rising 7th grader at George Washington Middle School and a rising 5th grader at Douglas MacArthur Elementary. My spouse is a longtime public high school teacher with over 25 years of experience in the classroom. Education is deeply rooted in our family.
Public education is the heart of a strong community. Whether through my national work with AFT, my service on the school board, or my role as a parent, I’m committed to supporting Alexandria’s students, educators, and families every step of the way.
25+ Years of Experience
Kelly brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience in education:
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Alexandria City School Board Member for District B (2013-2015, 2022-present)
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Director of award-winning, Share My Lesson, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) PreK-12 digital resources serving over 2.2 million educators across the country
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Board of Directors, Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence
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Board of Directors, Virginia Civics
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Co-Creator of the AI Educator Brain
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Appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe to serve on the Virginia Standards of Learning Innovation Committee (2014)
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Former Director of Civic Education, James Madison’s Montpelier, leading the Virginia We the People Program
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Former educator and Manager of Teacher Programs at the Close Up Foundation, where she taught middle and high school students through civic education seminars
Service on the School Board for the 2025-2027 Term
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Vice Chair, Alexandria School Board (July 2023-Current)
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Chair, Redistricting Subcommittee (December 2023-Current)
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Liaison, Budget Advisory Committee (January 2022-Current)
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Member, Joint City Council / School Board Subcommittee (July 2023-Current)
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Member, Strategy and Accountability Board Committee (July 2024-Current)
Service in Alexandria
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Former Board of Directors, Kathy Wilson Foundation
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Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Advisory Committee
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Alexandria's Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40, 2017
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Alexandria City Parker-Gray Stadium Initiative
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Volunteer Coordinator, Alexandria Democratic Committee, 2012
Education
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M.Ed. Social Foundations of Education, University of Virginia
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B.A. Psychology, Carleton College
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Political Leaders Program, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, University of Virginia
Family
Kelly’s family is deeply connected to public education. Her spouse, a graduate of Fairfax County Public Schools, is in his 26th year as a high school English teacher in the district. They have two children currently attending Alexandria City Public Schools: a rising 7th grader at George Washington Middle School and a rising 5th grader at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School.