Dr. Connelly is originally from Homer Glen, IL, and is excited to serve the Fort Collins area. She graduated with her Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri St. Louis College of Optometry. Dr. Connelly obtained a Bachelor of Science From Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI, with a Major in Biology/Pre-Optometry and a Minor in Psychology. She was the president of the Professional Band Fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi during her undergraduate. During UMCL College of Optometry, she was awarded an Optometry merit scholarship each year. She also obtained an honorable distinction award in contact lenses, the Charles C Matlock award for excellence in Pediatric optometry, and became MiSight certified last year. She enjoys exploring national parks, skiing, gardening, and baking in her free time.