Kelly Mitchell

Ms. Kelly Mitchell is a dedicated educator and lifelong learner with over 14 years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as a lecturer at the University of North Texas (UNT), where she has taught for the past decade. In addition to her role at UNT, she is a faculty member at both North Central Texas College and Strayer University, teaching a broad range of courses in business, communication, speech, and public relations.

Professor Mitchell specializes in online education, working with both traditional and nontraditional students in fully virtual environments. At UNT, she contributes to the Coursera program, while at NCTC she serves as an online speech instructor. Her work at Strayer University spans business and communication disciplines, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Journalism and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Oklahoma. She also earned an Executive MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute, graduating with distinction as a Welch Scholar with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, driven by her passion for continuous learning and academic growth.

In recognition of her commitment to student engagement, Kelly was nominated for Faculty Advisor of the Year at UNT in 2025. She brings a student-centered philosophy to her teaching and values the transformative power of education, both as an instructor and as a scholar.

Professor Mitchell creates a rich learning environment through high-energy interaction with her students. Her ability to blend practical, real-world experience with innovative learning techniques lends to high student satisfaction and learning.

Ms. Mitchell is published in both regional and international journals. Her research interest includes campus safety campaigns, Terror Management Theory, and Internet Dependency Theory. In addition, she won a Top 5 Paper award in 2009 at the 32nd Annual Southwest Symposium.