I am a graduate of the University of Missouri – Columbia with a B.S. in Elementary Education and an emphasis in early childhood education. I received my Master’s degree in elementary education and administration from Northwest Missouri State University.
I have been a part of the St. Joseph School District for 23 years. I taught first and second grade for several years before becoming a principal. I was the principal at Humboldt Elementary for two years before becoming the principal at Ellison. This is currently my sixth year as principal at Bessie Ellison.
I am committed to making Ellison one of the top elementary schools in the state of Missouri. We have been recognized as a Missouri Gold Star School, a national Blue Ribbon School, and a Top 10 School at the state level. All of these recognitions have been for our student's high academic achievements. The Ellison staff recognizes that this academic success is due to the strong partnership between the school and our families.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any assistance.
Kim Siela
Ellison Principal