Dr. Kelly Purdy Stephan, Ed.D.

Dr. Kelly Purdy Stephan, Ed.D., is an education professional and youth golf coach with approximately 20 years of experience spanning education, professional training, leadership development, and youth coaching. She currently serves as a Golf Instructor with First Tee - Orange County, where she teaches young people the fundamentals of golf while incorporating lessons in etiquette, interpersonal skills, and social responsibility. Her work also includes girls-only golf clinics and golf etiquette coaching for the Rollins College girls basketball team. Prior to her current focus on youth golf, Dr. Stephan developed a diverse career in education and organizational training. She began her professional career in operations management with Convergys Corporation before moving into training and learning development at Time Warner Cable Media. She subsequently held academic roles at Full Sail University, including Associate Course Director, Faculty in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility for Entertainment Business, and Academic Effectiveness Analyst. Her educational background includes a business degree in Human Resources from the University of Central Florida, a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University. Dr. Stephan's approach to coaching and education is grounded in perseverance, mentorship, and the belief that obstacles do not have to determine one's ultimate path. She credits her family, friends, teachers, professors, mentors, and educational institutions with providing the support and resources that contributed to her development. Through youth golf instruction and mentorship, she seeks to help young people develop not only athletic skills but also confidence, social responsibility, and interpersonal abilities. Her commitment to education, children, and community is further reflected through her involvement with organizations including the American Association of University Women, The Sloan Consortium, and Alpha Iota Sigma, as well as her support for causes involving children, education, animal welfare, and the environment.