Ellen Javernick has taught 1-3 grade classes for over 20 years. Her B.A. is from DePauw University. Her M.A. in Early Childhood Education is from the University of Northern Colorado. She has completed classes with Barbara Wise and is Lindamood-Bell trained. In addition to being a teacher, Ellen has written more than 20 books for children. She currently teaches second grade in Loveland, CO.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
- Childrens Press (What If Everybody Did That? Where’s Brooke?)
- AugsburgIFortress (Ms. Pollywog’s Problem Solving Service)
- RGAlLowell House (Double The Trouble. Time For Bed)
- Shortland (Animal Fathers) (Uncle Tease)
- Scott Foresman (Show and Tell. Flash. Crash! Thunder and Lightening. Allie’s Plan)
- St. Paul Books and Media (In God’s House)
- R.C. Owen (Concrete)
- McGraw Hill (Beatrix Potter)
- Rigby (Sorting It Out)
- Learning Media (Onlv A Dummv Would)
- Wright ( Where Animals Sleep. I Go To Work)
- Kaeden (Fiesta, Field Day, Alex’s Skateboard)
- Frank Schaffer (Readiness for Preschool, Readiness for Kindergarten)
- Sopris West (Patterned Spelling with Louisa Moats)
- Marshal Cavendish (A Birthday Pet)
Journals
- Young Children (Journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- Momentum (National Catholic Education Association)
- Book Reviews
- Christian Home and School
- Instructor’s Early Childhood Teacher
- Inclusion in Anthologies
- Highlights ( The Blue Darter, The Carlton Collection)
- Totline (idea books for use with young children)
- First Teacher (idea books for use with young children
- Group ( books for use by religious educators)
- Guideposts Yearbook
- Institute of Children’s Literature (The Favorites)
- Preschool Publications, Inc. Parent’s & Teacher’s Guide to Helping Young Children Learn
- Multnomah Publishers Stories for a Woman’s Heart
- Publications International (Angel by Your Side, Whispers From Heaven Christmas Spirit)
- Chicken Soup (Volunteers, Christian Women, Mothers of Preschoolers)
- Rigby (Comprehension Quarterly)
Periodicals
- Numerous magazines for children including Highlights, The Friend, My Friend, Pockets, Guideposts for Kids, Hopscotch, Kidzone and all the Children’s Health Institute publications.
- Parenting magazines include Christian Home & School, Home Life, Catholic Parent, Family Life Today.
- Educational magazines include First Teacher, Instructor, Catholic Teacher, Teaching PreK-12.
- Additional articles for the general and religious markets Including Colorado Homes and Lifestyles, Catholic Digest
EDUCATION
- B.A. DePauw University
- M.A. (Early Childhood Ed.) University of Northern Colorado
EXPERIENCE
- Elementary Teacher in Denver, Brighton and Mead, CO 1960-1966
- Director Loveland Preschool, Inc. 1976-1988
- Elementary Teacher, Garfield School, Loveland, CO. 1988-present
- Past President SCBWl Rocky Mountain chapter
- Frequent presenter at CClRA and CAEYC state conferences
ENTRIES