Mary Knopp Kelly
Contact
- MaH 201
- MKKelly@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7809
Mary Knopp Kelly
About
Dr. Mary Knopp Kelly has been an integral part of Թϱ University for 45 years, shaping the academic community with her leadership and dedication. As an Associate Professor, she has left a lasting impact through decades of innovation and commitment to education.
Over the years, Dr. Kelly has taken on a variety of key roles, including interim Dean, Program Director of the Graduate Psychology program, Director of Online Learning, and Chair of Social Work and Psychology. Her 20 years of service on the Faculty Senate reflect her passion for fostering collaboration and academic excellence across the university.
In recent years, Dr. Kelly’s teaching has centered on foundational and advanced courses, including:
PSYN 101 – Introduction to Psychology
PSYN 370 – Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Her research interests focus on strategies to enhance structured learning environments. She co-authored the research journal Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL), published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education ().
Peer leader perspectives from a PLTL implementation in a Hispanic-serving institution. J Microbiol Biol Educ.24:e00075-23.