Welcome to 5th Grade with Mrs. Ellison!

This is my 21st year teaching, all in Johnston County.  Wow - time flies when you're having fun.  It's a good thing I love my job!  I am married with 2 teenage boys who are both attending Clayton High School this year.  I earned my undergraduate degree from UNC-Wilmington and my masters from East Carolina University.  I have taught all subjects in grades 1st, 2nd, and 5th.  Outside of school I keep active with teaching faith formation classes at St. Ann's Catholic Church, getting my kids to and from their sporting events, walking, and reading.  I recently completed my first Ramblin' Rose triathlon and hope to improve my time when I compete again next May.  I do this as a motivation for myself, not to try to win the race.  As you will quickly learn, I use a lot of technology in my classes to engage the students and manage their assignments.  Please make sure you follow this Blog to stay updated about what is going on in Fifth grade this year.  I'm looking forward to another great year at Powhatan!