Ellen Jo Ljung

Background

Ljung, Ellen Jo was born on August 29, 1947 in White Plains, New York, United States. Daughter of George Michael and Shirley Florence (Meyers) Szabad.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, University of Wisconsin, 1970; Master of Science, Southern Connecticut State University, 1979.

Career

Teacher, St. James School, Madison, Wisconsin, 1970-1971; teacher, North Haven (Connecticut) Schools, 1978-1979; teacher, Batavia (Illinois) H.S., 1979-1980; teacher, grant writer, fine arts sponsor, staff developer, internet trainer, Glenbard West H.S., Glen Ellyn, Illinois, since 1980. Charter member Illinois Problem-Based Learning Network. Associate Center for Problem-Based Learning, Illinois mathematics and Science Academy.

Member of faculty Harris Institute for Problem-Based Learning.

Achievements

• Ellen Jo Ljung has been listed as a notable consultant, educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Soccer coach, reformed, commissioner Tri-Cities Soccer, Geneva, 1981-1987, varsity soccer announcer, since 1988. Member ASCD (presenter 1997, 98), National Council Teachers English (presenter 1991, 92, 97, program award 1987), Illinois Association Teachers English, National Storytelling Association.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, kayaking, gardening, reading, photography.

Connections

Married Donovan Allen Ljung, September 5, 1968. Children: Michael Allen, David Jeffrey.

Father:

George Michael Szabad

Mother:

Shirley Florence (Meyers) Szabad

Spouse:

Donovan Allen Ljung

child:

Michael Allen Ljung

child:

David Jeffrey Ljung