She works with local high school, middle school and elementary teachers to desgin, create and implement science curriclum. Ellie has a PhD from Cornell University in Crop Science and Plant Genetics and is the co-author of Garden Genetics: Teaching with Edible Plants, a book of curriculum for high school teachers. When not at work, she can be found gardening, hiking, cross-country skiing, remodeling, cooking, exploring children's literature, or chasing after her toddlers.