Teresa Ellison

Teresa Ellison is the Director of Academics, Tennessee for Noble Education Initiative (NEI).  Teresa has over 25 years of PK-12 educational experience.  Whether as a teacher or leader, Teresa has a passion for providing students and teachers with exceptional opportunities and learning environments.  

Teresa began her career teaching, coaching and serving as an Athletic Trainer at the high school level.  From there, she had the opportunity to teach young learners in the pre-K and elementary school settings.  For the past twelve years, Teresa has served her local community school in various building leadership roles, most recently as principal and superintendent of a commission charter school.

Teresa holds her Specialist in Education, Ed.S, in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. As well as her Masters in Education, M.Ed., from the University of West Georgia and Bachelor of Science, B.S., in Corporate Fitness and Wellness/Recreation from West Georgia.

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