Ellie has 2 years towards her Masters Degree in K-12 Music. She taught music in public and private schools before switching to private teaching full-time. She has directed musicals, choirs, bands and arranged music for them.
Ellie's "go with the flow" style has given her success with ADD/ADHD students. She has also prepared advanced flute students for college tryouts, and some of these students have gone on to performing and teaching careers.
Ellie is the director of the children's tone chimes and the adult woodwind ensemble at her church. She arranges music for these groups. She is also active in the local music teacher group - MRVMTA