About Trish Ellis & Commitment to Learning

Trish Ellis M.Ed.Trish Ellis has worked in the education field for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, special educator, administrator, learning specialist, and educational consultant.

Her experience spans grades one through twelve, in public and private school settings, as well as teaching at the graduate level for Johns Hopkins University. Trish specializes in the areas of differentiation, brain research and gender differences, and organizational and learning strategies.

Our mission at Commitment to Learning is to provide excellence in teaching and educational services, grounded in evidence-based research and best practices. Our focus is on applying the most current and relevant research in the area of neuroeducation - or what we know about how our brains learn - to help maximize learning for all.

Commitment to Learning provides education consultation services to schools and organizations. If you are looking for professional development programming, instructional best practices, or solutions to systemic or academic challenges, we can provide individualized, thorough, and well-researched solutions. We also can provide umbrella programming to match the needs of administration, faculty, students, and parents.

  • Keynotes
  • Consultation
  • Professional Development
  • Program Development
  • Presentations 

View Trish's Curriculum Vitae

Testimonials

"Trish Ellis is the ultimate professional. She handles professional development requests with grace and attention to detail. Her knowledge of learning styles and differences is sure to help new and experienced teachers alike."

Debra Fry
Assistant Director
Association of Independent Maryland Schools

"I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop. . . the topics and suggestions you provided really resonated with me and I can’t wait to put them into action."

Heather M. Sommers
Learning Support Teacher
The Catherine Cook School
Chicago, IL 60610

"I cannot thank you enough for all your help. You really are a credit to the profession, and on behalf the students struggling here at St. Luke's we thank you very, very much for all the good work that you do. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!"

Julie Culver
Director of Academic Resources
St. Luke's School
New Canaan, CT