Education:

Education: M.Ed with concentration in the area of General Special Education
Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH
BA in Psychology, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
 

Experience:

Experience: I have over 16 years experience working with children and youth. I am currently the 8th and 9th grade math teacher at the ALT. Prior to my position at the ALT, I worked as the Educational Coordinator at Midway Shelter, a facility for court ordered boys in Manchester, NH. I have also worked as a teacher in a private school setting, residential counselor, children's minister, youth drama director, and much more.
 

Hobbies and interest:

My favorite thing to do is to spend time with my wonderful husband, children and grandchildren. My hobbies include weight training, home decorating, scrap booking and photography.

Philosophy of Education:

I believe all children have the ability to learn, but the manner in which each child learns may be considerably different. Each student is unique with special gifts and talents. As educators, we have the awesome responsibility of helping students to tap into their own strengths and find their place in the classroom. I believe the most effective teachers invite their students into the learning environment. They take time to build relationships and they use a listening ear to hear students' opinions. They prepare lessons on that are current, relevant and interesting to students. They offer a variety of options to meet each learning style. They work side by side with students and and encourage cultural exchanges. This type of teacher can effectively create a classroom where students' gifts and passions are cultivated, where communication is encouraged, where culture is valued and where students learn lessons they will carry with them for a lifetime.

E-mail:

ellisj@nashua.edu