About Kelly Holt

Welcome to the intersection of innovation, education, and human potential.

I am a Florida-based educational entrepreneur and researcher focused on driving digital transformation in learning. With over a decade of hands-on experience in education and technology, my mission is to explore how artificial intelligence (AI), simulation, and smart learning environments can enhance human potential and educational effectiveness.

My work began in dyslexia advocacy and digital literacy, helping learners access early assessments and intervention tools. Today, that foundation has evolved into a broader commitment to understanding how emerging technologies influence learner engagement, dialogue, and autonomy across digital, blended, and online distance education models.

Through initiatives like Smart City School - Training Center and the Cyborg Lifestyle Project, I collaborate with higher education institutions, K–12 schools, and homeschooling networks to create personalized, technology-enhanced learning pathways. These applied research projects integrate AI-driven instructional design, immersive simulation tools, and data-informed teaching models that prepare learners for a connected and adaptive world.

Currently pursuing an Education Doctorate (EdD) in Instructional Technology and Distance Education, I focus on applied R&D that links academic research with real-world innovation. My current studies explore AI-mediated learning, transactional distance, and teaching presence in smart and hybrid learning environments.

Grounded in ethics, transparency, and continuous improvement, my work aims to strengthen the bridge between research and practice—building a future where education, technology, and human creativity work together to advance learning for all.