Teachers educate students, not just in their discipline or subject, but to be critical thinkers and empathetic citizens who develop a love of learning.”
Ellye’s Story
Teaching Discipline
Math
Why Math
“Math is often isolating for students. I want to change perceptions on what it means to be good at math.”
Professional Experience
During her undergraduate studies, Ellye worked with students in the Breakthrough program in both New Orleans and New York teaching algebra and geometry. She also tutored middle and high school students in math.
Ellye will begin her first year of teaching at Menlo-Atherton High School during the 2022–2023 school year.
Hobbies
Ellye loves to travel and has studied abroad in Budapest and taught while living in Galicia, Spain. She has road tripped between New Orleans and California five times.
Academic Background
- Scripps College (Bachelor of Arts in Math & Philosophy)
- Stanford University (Master of Education in Secondary Education)