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Presentation Style: Ellen establishes a
relaxed and comfortable atmosphere in her workshops. Standard
elements include active audience participation, hands-on
activities, and lots of fun!
Ellen Marshall, Ph. D., has worked in early childhood and
special education for 30 years in Virginia and Texas. She has
been a classroom teacher, curriculum developer, coordinator
for a technical assistance center for early childhood special
education teachers, and is currently a professor at San
Antonio College in Texas. She¡¦s presented and consulted
locally, nationally, and internationally. Ellen has worked
with teachers in international schools in Brazil, Costa Rica,
Italy, Jordan, and Mexico. Her workshops are delivered from a
constructivist perspective; she builds on participant¡¦s prior
knowledge while logically guiding them through assimilation
and incorporation of information. Her presentations include
supportive theory and research along with current best
practices for early childhood education. Ellen has received
three higher education excellence awards for her work with
adult learners. Her education training is from the University
of North Carolina in Greensboro, Old Dominion University in
Virginia, and Texas A&M; University in Texas.
Here are some comments from people attending Ellen's
workshops:
"The way you presented the material and the hands-on
activities are great!" Preschool teacher - San Antonio
"I now have a sound understanding of good practices for early
childhood education environments and how children learn."
Preschool Administrator - John F. Kennedy American School of
Queretaro, Mexico
"I learned so much about the foundation of learning, brain
development, mentoring, change, and all that needs to take
place in order for a program to be good." Kindergarten Teacher
- American School of Guatemala
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