Maria Ellis' Profile
Name:
Maria EllisMath Coach/Interventionist & Testing Coordinatator
Math Coach/Interventionist & Testing Coordinatator
Contact Info:
Email:
maria.ellis@es.k12.ar.usCell Phone:
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318About Me
Educational History:
Two bachelor degrees from Lamar University (Beaumont, Texas) and
Two master’s degrees from Concordia University-Portland.
Degrees and Certifications:
Two Bachelor Degrees:
MIS (Management Information Systems) with a minor in Math and
HRM (Human Resourse Management) with a minor in Psychology
Two Master’s Degrees:
Curriculum Instruction – Math and
Curriculum Instruction – eLearning and Technology
I also have a STEM certification from Texas A&M (College Station, TX)
I am currently working on completing a doctorate in Higher Education from Concordia University as well.
I am certified to teach Math/Science in Grades 4-8 as well as other certifications in both Arkansas and Texas.
Professional Development:
I have been a speaker at a Statewide Math Conference in Texas as well as some smaller conferences while in Texas. I have continued with conferences in Arkansas.
Current Position:
This is my 10th year teaching in middle school. This is my second year teaching in Eureka Springs, AR. I love living and working in this beautiful city and state! I am currently the Math Coach and Math Intervention Teacher for Eureka Springs Middle School.
Previous Position:
In the past, I have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math as well as Robotics, Web Design, Keyboarding, and Technology Communications as well as a Digital Journalism Class in which students created and operated a school newspaper online.
Family Information:
I celebrated my 28th anniversary in the summer of 2017. We have two kids and 6 pets (2 dogs and 4 cats).
Personal Information:
I love to read mystery novels as well as books like Harry Potter, the Hunger Games, etc. I love working on remodeling the home we just purchased as well as hiking and fishing. I create clay sculptures, pencil sketches, and some paintings as well. I love to write as well as learn new things about technology and teaching math. I feel strongly about using technology in my classroom as well as traditional methods of teaching.