Hi, I'm Ellen.

I'm an educator + program designer.  For over eight years, I've had the honor of working with some of the most passionate, curious, and creative young people in Chicago. I've designed learning experiences that focus on civic engagement, career exposure, arts & culture, and entrepreneurship.  While the topics change, my design principles do not. I create learning experiences that:

🤹 Embrace joy, humor, and a sense of play
❍  Catalyze connection + community
🦹🏽 Affirm the learner's existing superpowers
🛠 Focus on authentic, real-world learning