Kelly O'Leary

As a former science teacher and now principal of St. Martin de Porres Academy, an independent middle school in New Haven, Kelly has implemented a school-wide initiative of environmental education that includes recycling, community gardening and neighborhood beautification. Students planted and watered their garden, then donated the produce to feed the hungry and homeless. In partnership with Community Greenspace, students also have planted 22 trees and more than 50 perennials to beautify the school and create a healthier neighborhood, while developing a sense of responsibility and appreciation for street trees.

— Funded by Ridgefield Garden Club (CT), Zone II

— Proposed by Garden Club of New Haven (CT), Zone II
 

As principal of St. Martin de Porres Academy in New Haven, Kelly had implemented a school-wide initiative of environmental education including recycling, community gardeing and neigborhood beautification. Students plant and tend their garden, donating the produce to feed the hungry. In partnership with Community Greenspace, students have planted trees and perennials to beautify the school and create a healthier neighborhood. Proposed by New Haven Garden Club, Zone II