Pre-School/Early Education
Lisa Ellis - Pre-K Teacher
Lisa Ellis is a native Vermonter who left to explore but came back home to put down roots. She studied Human Development in college and spent the first part of her career working for NAEYC early childhood programs in California, Boston, and Chicago. She attended graduate school in Illinois, where she focused on Special Education for children, Birth to PK, while also getting her teaching certification. After working in the Quality Rating System for Illinois', she returned to Vermont to work in public schools. She has taught preschool, early childhood special education, and 1st grade in Vermont. She has fallen in love with using the seasons of Vermont to support children's growth, development, and learning in the early years. She enjoys hanging out with her fur baby- Coco the Cat- cooking, gardening, snowshoeing, cycling, yoga, and swimming.
Lisa can be reached at lellis@wrvsu.org
Sandy Densmore - Para
Hi, I’m Miss Sandy! I’m a Chelsea native and actually graduated from Chelsea High School. I’ve been working in early childhood education for the past 30 years, and my journey has brought me right back home to Chelsea, where I now work with preschool and help with nutrition services.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with horses, kayaking, reading and most of all, hanging out with my daughter and grandchildren. I’m happy to be back in the community where I grew up and look forward to getting to know all of the families and children along the way!
Sandy can be reached at sdensmore@wrvsu.org
Erin Ellsworth - Preschool Paraprofessional
Erin resides with her husband, James, in their apartment. They have three grown children and their cherished grandson.
They have one pet, an orange tabby cat named Milo.
She worked in the school system for nearly three years as a preschool teacher’s assistant.
When she was younger, she aspired to work with children and clean houses.
Erin's hobbies include hiking, visiting the ocean, singing, playing the keyboard, practicing photography, working out with weights, and spending time with her family, friends, and enjoying a cup of coffee.
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