My name, as the site implies, is Kelly Ball.

I am currently a Doctoral student at New Mexico State University. My current field of study is in Education with a major in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Special Education.

I received a Bachelor’s degree in Business from NMSU and a Master’s in Education from the University of Texas at El Paso. I am employed at El Paso ISD as the Section 504 Coordinator. My job duties cover Section 504 of the American’s with Disabilities Act, Title IX in regards to students and special education software administrator, among other duties as needed. In the state of Texas, I hold a licenses as a Special Education Teacher (K-12), Educational Diagnostician, Principal and Superintendent. I obtained my teaching license through the alternative teacher certification program at UTEP, my principal license through Region 19 principal certification program and my superintendent license through the University of Texas at Tyler.

I served just over 4 years in the U.S. Army, stationed at Ft. Benning, GA in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and on Camp Casey, South Korea in the 29th Infantry.

As well as being a student for most of my life, I enjoy hockey, golf, and gaming on the PlayStation platform.

Along with posting my writings on this site, I include my travels, opinions, and gaming information, mainly on PS4 games, and reviews of gaming, accessories and other things.

Part of this site is dedicated to information on Section 504 and Special Education. Some of this information is based on federal regulations and laws, and Texas regulations and laws. All of this information, is just that, information. Please contact you or your child’s school district, local or state education agency, education advocate or education attorney for advice or guidance to your specific case.

Please feel free comment or email me any questions or comments on any page.