JAKE KELLY
EXPLORE JAKE'SÂ WORLD
JAKE IS CURIOUS Â ABOUT THE WORLD
Jake is comfortable in the natural world. Growing up surfing, fishing, and sailing on Block Island has given Jake a stong respect for the power of nature and more importantly a deep  respect for it's preservation.
SURFING
FISHING
SAILING
THAT'SÂ CHINESE TO ME
Jake has been a student of Mandarin Chinese for 6 years. He has developed a deep understanding of reading, speaking and writing this ancient launguage. Watch & Listen:
By three methods we may learn wisdom... First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
This is Jake at 10 years old winning first place at a NY chess tournament. He was thrilled!
Jake has played chess for 6 years. Studying in after school programing and competing in national matches throughout the United States.
Not all games are sports
PLAY CHESS
KING OF COMEDY
In 6th grade at Avenues Jake had the opportunity to work with a stand up comic, through the mini mester mastery program. He killed it !
ARTWORK
TRUMPET
Go team Go
PIANO
WATCH: Jake play in the Winter Recital, Day Dream by Duke Ellington
PIANO
Listen to a little classical; Brahm
PIANO & TRUMPET
Jake has been playing piano for 7 years, His first piano teacher was Dick Mayer, John Mayer's father. He has played trumpet for 4 years. Check him out below!
Riverdale
Riverdale
Riverdale
WATCH: Calhoun vs Avenues: The World School
BASKETBALL
Play hard, but practice harder
"Out Work'em" "Hard work beats talent"
-Macky Bergman, founder of the NYC non-profit Steady Buckets.
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Jake has played at SB for six years learning skills, drills, discipline, and respect.
THE Â MISSION
Exceed Expectations
Jake strives to be a better student and citizen through educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. Jake Kelly aims to find a haven where students feel safe to tackle their fears and accomplish their goals. To be able to grow in a community supported by a variety of facilities and teachers to help students be the best version of themselves, and to be an instrument of service to those in need, while having fun along the way.
ABOUT ME
Jake Kelly was born in 2003 in Hell's Kitchen NYC. His father is a retired FDNY and his mother is a professional actress, and founder of the non profit 13th Floor Storytellers. He is currently enrolled in 8th grade at Avenues: New York.