Mary Ellen Gelhaus

Background

Gelhaus, Mary Ellen was born on November 16, 1954 in Estherville, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Virgel August and Rose Marie Gelhaus.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Briar Cliff College, 1977; Master of Science, Mankato State University, 1987.

Career

Elementary teacher, Creston Catholic School, Creston, Iowa., 1977-1980; head teacher, Lakeland Area Education Agency, Cylinder, Iowa., 1983-1985; special education teacher, North Kossuth School, Swea City, Iowa., since 1980. Representative Coordinating Council for Assessment of Student Performance, Lakeland Diminsion 3, Des Moines, 1989-1992, contributor monthly articles to newsletter, since 1991. Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Mary Ellen Gelhaus has been listed as a noteworthy Special education educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Parish Council, Ledyard, Iowa, since 1987. Eucharistic minister Sacred Heart Church, Ledyard, since 1982. Teacher adult education class, Swea City, 1990.

Mem.Rosary Society, Ledyard, since 1986. Member Council for Exceptional Children, Iowa Reading Council, Iowa Great Lakes Reading Council.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, walking, bicycle riding, calligraphy.

Connections

Father:

Virgel August Gelhaus

Mother:

Rose Marie Gelhaus