Treasurer: Ross Eells
1. Where did you go to college and why did you
choose this school?
University of Iowa and graduated in 1974 with a
degree in Anthropology. I went to Iowa because I was tired of living in
Ottumwa, Iowa, many friends went there and they offered a degree in
Anthropology which is what I needed in order to be an archaeologist.
Western Washington University and obtained an
elementary teaching certificate in 1981. I attended WWU because it wasnÕt
a huge school; the setting is gorgeous and was close to where I was living at
the time.
Portland State University and received a Masters in
Elementary Ed. I attended PSU because it offered a masters program and I
was teaching in Umatilla at the time.
2. Where have you taught? What grade level(s)?
McNary Heights Elementary, Umatilla 4th/5th
Silver Firs Elementary, Everett 5th
McMinnville School District 4th/5th
3. What is your current professional focus (job)?
Currently ½ time math specialist, 3rd
grade half time
4. How and why did you get involved with OCTM?
I became involved in OCTM when my administrator
invited me to Math Leaders. After many years attending I was asked by
Giny Christensen to run for Treasurer and she said it would be an easy
job. I have not listened to anything she says since.
5. What kind of math leadership roles have you
taken in the Oregon Math Community?
Math Content Panel, Scoring Director State Problem
Solving, Workshop Leader, Speaker Northwest Math Conferences, Treasurer OCTM,
NCTM Affiliate Conference, Awarded PAEMST
6. What are you passionate about (personal or
professional)?
Passionate about my sons and other family members,
music, home improvement and being an outstanding math educator
7. What one word do you
think best describes you?
Patient