Barb Barkley-Ellingson - Head of Instruction

Degrees	Bachelor of Science in lower elementary education from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Eau Claire, Wisconsin Master of Science in Montessori education in progress at St. Catherine's University - St. Paul, Minnesota
Certifications	WI Department of Public Instruction - K-6 Elementary Montessori Children's House (3-6 year olds)
Certifications in Progress	Montessori Elementary I (6-9 year olds) Montessori Elementary II (9-12 year olds)
Training	First Steps & SOAR reading programs Restitution Discipline Model SMART (Stimulating Maturity Through Accelerated Readiness Training - Boost-Up) Brain Research - Impact on Learning Team Building Words Their Way Reading Program Reading Comprehension Writers Workshop Six Traits Writing Program
Work History	Seven years as owner of a Montessori daycare and preschool - Eau Claire, Wisconsin Eight years as head teacher at Montessori Children's House - Eau Claire, Wisconsin Three years as a public school kindergarten teacher - San Diego, California Three years as a practical skills instructor at the Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs— St. Catherine's University - St. Paul, Minnesota