All About Me

Hello everyone!  My name is Ellie Placko.  I am so excited to get to know you and your child this year.  I wanted to introduce myself and tell you a little about me and my family.  This is my 26th year teaching, 25th at Brushy Creek.  I have taught 4K, kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades.  My husband and I have three children and a dog named Chewy.  Sydney is in the 10th grade at Wade Hampton.  Natalie is in the 8th grade at Sevier Middle.  Nathan is in the 5th grade here with me at Brushy Creek.  All of my children love to play sports.  They play softball/baseball, basketball, run cross country, and swim in the summer.  We enjoy camping, going to Dollywood and water parks, as well as spending time outside.  I love to cook and read, when I have the time. 

My mission is to serve your child to the best of my ability!  I want to see all children reach their potentials by the end of the year through various facets - hands on, one-on-one, small group settings, as well as whole group teaching.  I have a passion for teaching children the joy of reading.  I want them to grow to love reading as they learn their letters and letter sounds.  I am here to help them as much as possible.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with questions.  Thank you for allowing me to love your child just as much as you do!