Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Elliott's expertise includes mathematics curriculum development and education for at-risk youth.
Major Product/SVS:
Elementary and Secondary Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Fantasy Football, Poker
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Specialist in Education, Indiana Wesleyan University; Master's Degree in Education, Indiana Wesleyan University (2007); Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Minor in Mathematics and Health Science, University of Indianapolis (1988)
Affiliations Awards:
Local Principal Association; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; Reserve Officers Association of the United States; ISAP
Date of Distinction:
7/10/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Elliott's hatred of failure separates her from her peers, as her training within the military has taught her that failure is not an option because it meant people's lives were at stake.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Elliott's greatest career achievement has been serving as a commander in Iraq and Afghanistan and bringing her whole troop home safely.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Elliott would like to be remembered by her peers for having a positive impact on the lives of others, and for doing something special for each person she came in contact with.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If Ms. Elliott could solve one global problem, she would choose to address the issue affecting the world's educators, who are incapable to take the position as educators with the commitment level that is necessary to impact the future generations for greatness.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could have lunch with anyone, Ms. Elliott would choose to dine with John Dewey, because he was a visionary who was ahead of his time.
Charity:
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; Disabled American Veterans
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her courage to not fear failure and the support she receives from her parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she decided to choose education as her career after working in the military for 22 years.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Elliott worked in the retail industry before joining the United States Army. She served in military intelligence and retired in 2004. Her previous positions in the education field include instructional coach and dean of students. She also served in Operation Desert Storm and was a commander in the military.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Offering Quality Education for Students and Teachers in Middle School and High School
Education Certifications:
Licensed Principal (2009)
Awards/Honors:
Who’s Who in Life; Dual Recipient, Bronze Star Medal; Dual Recipient, Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon; Kuwaiti Liberation Medal; Parachute Badge