85 South Prospect St
531 Waterman
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction from Johnson State College
- B.S. in Elementary Education
BIO
Before joining UVM, Ellen worked in public schools as a classroom teacher for 34 years, as a literacy coach/coordinator for three years, and as an assistant principal for two years. She worked with student teachers for two decades and served as adjunct faculty at other colleges and universities for 25 years.
Her interests lie in the exploration of differentiated instruction, curriculum and assessment based on the various ways students access knowledge, ensuring active student engagement and literacy instruction as it relates to all content areas, and classroom management strategies that enable teachers to create an effective and safe community of learners. She also has experience and expertise in classroom management, culturally responsive instruction, growth mindset, mindfulness, trauma informed practices, restorative practices teaching, student teaching supervision, and the Vermont Professional Licensure Portfolio.
Ellen previous served as facilitator of the Department of Education Student Support Team and as a member of the CESS Student Affairs Committee, the CESS Assessment and Accreditation team, and the Department of Education Leadership Team in collaboration with Director of Community Collaboration and the Department Chair. She was also a member of the Professional Standards Board for Vermont Educators and as a co-author of the Five Standards for Vermont Educators.
Courses
Seminar for Elementary Education (for seniors)
Awards and Achievements
- Jackie M. Gibbons Award, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont (2014)
- Teacher of the Year, Washington Central Supervisory Union (1985)
Area(s) of expertise
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom management
- Curriculum and instruction
- Literacy and reading education
Bio
Before joining UVM, Ellen worked in public schools as a classroom teacher for 34 years, as a literacy coach/coordinator for three years, and as an assistant principal for two years. She worked with student teachers for two decades and served as adjunct faculty at other colleges and universities for 25 years.
Her interests lie in the exploration of differentiated instruction, curriculum and assessment based on the various ways students access knowledge, ensuring active student engagement and literacy instruction as it relates to all content areas, and classroom management strategies that enable teachers to create an effective and safe community of learners. She also has experience and expertise in classroom management, culturally responsive instruction, growth mindset, mindfulness, trauma informed practices, restorative practices teaching, student teaching supervision, and the Vermont Professional Licensure Portfolio.
Ellen previous served as facilitator of the Department of Education Student Support Team and as a member of the CESS Student Affairs Committee, the CESS Assessment and Accreditation team, and the Department of Education Leadership Team in collaboration with Director of Community Collaboration and the Department Chair. She was also a member of the Professional Standards Board for Vermont Educators and as a co-author of the Five Standards for Vermont Educators.
Courses
Seminar for Elementary Education (for seniors)
Awards and Achievements
- Jackie M. Gibbons Award, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont (2014)
- Teacher of the Year, Washington Central Supervisory Union (1985)
Areas of Expertise
- Assessment and evaluation
- Classroom management
- Curriculum and instruction
- Literacy and reading education