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Dr. Ellen, the author of WILLI GETS A HISTORY LESSON, is well known in Virginia as an experienced family therapist, public speaker, and photojournalist. She most recently was a member of the psychology faculty at Thomas Nelson Community College, and in prior years served as adjunct faculty at the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, and in Eastern State Hospital's psychiatric residency program. In addition, she was a senior staff psychologist with the Colonial Community Mental Health Center in Williamsburg, a post which she held for many years.

She has a doctorate in counseling psychology from the College of William & Mary. Since 1990 she has been an international photojournalist with major projects in South Africa, Namibia, Singapore, Australia, Suriname, Provence, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. She is currently spending time in the United States on projects in Virginia, Florida, and East Tennessee.

But Dr. Ellen is perhaps most well known for her 14 years as president of the Williamsburg Area S.P.C.A. where she established a program of orphaned wildlife rescue services, and raised public awareness about the welfare of all animals.

Her interest in writing children's book comes from a life-time of environmental advocacy. A strong supporter of 'Wildlife Warrior' Steve Irwin of Australia, who is now deceased, Dr. Ellen feels that education is the key to our Planet's survival. She helps spread the word to children who, one day, will be in leadership positions that will affect the very future of our planet.

Watch for more of Dr. Ellen's childrens book in the future!
An upcoming book is about the future of space exploration, and another about the Australian Dingo.

Dr. Ellen, the author of WILLI GETS A HISTORY LESSON, is well known in Virginia as an experienced family therapist, public speaker, and photojournalist. She most recently was a member of the psychology faculty at Thomas Nelson Community College, and in prior years served as adjunct faculty at the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University, and in Eastern State Hospital's psychiatric resi... More