Kristine M. Kelly, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology
Western Illinois University



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Personal Trivia

Family
I've been married to my wonderful husband, John Smith, for seven years.
Mom and Dad Photo
This is my mom (Leona) and dad (Jerry). They live in Reno, Nevada.
Kathy and Joe Photo
This is my sister, Kathy, and her partner, Joe. They live in Reno and have two daughters, Lauren and Olivia.
Kara Photo
This is my sister, Kara. She lives in Reno, too..

We have a golden retriever named Lily. She loves to go for walks and play in the snow.
Zach Photo
And we have a black cat named Zach who thinks he is a dog. As you can see, he is very helpful in home-improvement projects.
Firefly Photo
My fantasy baseball team is called The Mighty Fireflies. I've played in a fantasy league for about five years now.
As a Kid
I grew up in a small town (Dell Rapids) near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I graduated from high school in Ely, Nevada.
Places I've Lived
South Dakota, North Dakota, Nevada, Utah, California, Tennessee, Illinois.
Jobs I've Had
My first part-time job in high school was as a pharmacy clerk. I worked as a legal assistant for a family law attorney for 10 years. I have also raised Guide Dog puppies. For a couple of years I had my own business doing computer consulting.
My Most Embarrassing Moment
I was in a store talking to someone about one of my high school teachers . . . and he happened to be standing around the corner and heard everything I said.
Things I Do When I'm Not at School
  • In the summer I run in 5k races and compete in sprint triathlons! You can usually find me running or biking around town or swimming at the Y.
  • I recently started knitting and am looking forward to learning fun patterns.
  • John and I enjoy dancing and go to dance lessons every week! It is so fun!
  • I like to play racquetball but don't get to play as much as I'd like these days.
  • I also like hiking, camping, star gazing, reading, and creating web pages.
  • I'm a Weather Channel junkie and often have it on for hours.
  • I like to travel whenever I get the chance. My favorite destinations: San Francisco, San Diego, New Orleans, deserted Caribbean islands, isolated mountain cabins. I visited Eastern Europe a few years ago and fell in love with Poland.  I can't wait to go back!
Some Favorite Books
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
We the Living by Ayn Rand
Poland by James Michener
She by H. Rider Haggard
The Witching Hour by Anne Rice
Imajica by Clive Barker
Some Good Movies
Elizabeth
Muriel’s Wedding
The Full Monty
Chasing Amy
Austin Powers