About Mrs. Ellis

I have been married for almost 24 years; and I have three children (ages 22, 19, and 16).  All of my children are boys, which has been a lot of fun!  We love to swim, hike, and run (although I jog more than I really run, and my children leave me in the dust!)  I also enjoy gardening and reading in my spare time.

As a little girl, I used to play school and was so serious about it that I even bought grade book for my imaginary classrooms!  However, I didn't begin my career as a teacher.  I started out as a music therapist, and worked in mental health for several years.  I transitioned into school counseling for a few years, and then decided to stay at home with my children while they were small.  I discovered a new passion while serving as "room mom" - helping children learn to read.  I  decided to further my education and returned to work as a teacher instead of a counselor when my youngest child entered kindergarten.  My childhood dream of becoming a teacher was finally realized.

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Certification:

1. Early Childhood Education (K-5)
2. Special Education (K-12)
3. Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8)
4. School Counseling (K-12)
5. Family and Consumer Sciences Education (6-12)

Education:

• Master of Arts in Teaching and Reading Endorsement, Columbus State University
• Master of Education (School Counseling), Columbus State University
• Bachelor of Music (Music Therapy), University of Georgia