Dr. Ellen Jose is a dedicated educator with over thirty-eight years of experience in secondary education. specializing in Family and Consumer Science, secondary administration and alternative education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Vocational Home Economics (Family and Consumer Science) from Ball State University (1972), a master’s degree (1974) and Educational Specialist’s degree from Butler University (1984), and doctorate degree in School Administration and Curriculum Development from Indiana University (1995). She taught Family and Consumer Science for nine years at Broad Ripple High School prior to joining Wayne Township, where she then taught Family and Consumer Science at South Wayne Junior High School for two years, was director of Wayne Enrichment Center (Ben Davis High School’s alternative education program) for nineteen years, and lead teacher for Ben Davis High School’s Credit Recovery program for three years. After retiring from Wayne Township in 2026, she served as principal of Providence Christo Rey High School for three year. In addition to her other responsibilities, Ellen also served as Chief GED Examiner for Wayne Township from 1987-2029. Following full retirement from education, she continued to serve as a High School Equivalency (HSE) examiner and has served as Co-Chief HSE Examiner for the past three years.