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LAURIE ELLIS

Accomplishments:
  1. Presented at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference May 07
  2. Married for 19 years
  3. Mom of two musicians (percussionist and trombonist, both in MYSO, both planning on a future in music)
 
Credentials:
  1. BS in Math/Secondary Ed from Marywood University
  2. M. Ed in Educational Computing from Cardinal Stritch University
 
Interests:
  1. I like playing family games, especially Euchre and Sheepshead!
  2. I like relaxing at coffee shops
  3. I like to go bike riding in the spring/summer
 
Community Involvement and/or Service Work: Examples:
I am a Eucharistic Minister at St Williams Parish in Waukesha. I am a Vice-President of the Waukesha West HS Band board (I am the coordinator of two activities). I volunteer to serve meals with Pius XI HS.
 
Personal Teaching Style:
I try to get to know my students and relate to what they have going on in their lives. I challenge my students to understand the material, not just to recite what I have taught them. I am more of a hands-on teacher, encouraging students to work at the board, get involved; I do not want to be a lecture-only type of teacher.
 
How I integrate my faith and Catholic values into my teaching:
I treat my students with respect and expect them to treat each other with respect as well. I feel that I model a helpful attitude and stress to my students the importance of helping others.