Ella Ruggles
Ella Ruggles
Educator/Video Technology Program Coordinator
Biographical Summary:
Oxford Who’s Who has inducted Ella Ruggles into the highest Professional Distinction “Top Tier of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Recognition” due to her dedication, leadership and excellence in Education. Ella Ruggles is one of few special honorees distinguished based on her professional accomplishments, academic achievements, years of service, and the credentials she has provided. Ella Ruggles achieves a great sense of accomplishment knowing that she is making a difference in the lives of her students.
Expertise:
For more than 40 years, Ms. Ruggles has educated students in the field of video production. As program coordinator, she is in charge of expanding the concentration's programs while developing new curriculum courses in media management with the help of faculty. Ms. Ruggles has built a successful career in the education field through her knowledge, punctuality and honesty. Starting her career teaching students in her dance studio, her educational background spans many different areas, including speech, English and drama. She also received a master's degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University. With more than four decades in video production, she loves to produce, direct and write scripts. As video technology program coordinator, she continues to learn as much as possible about the evolving world of technology. Passionate about helping and mentoring students, Ms. Ruggles has always emphasized the importance of education. Inspired by her students, she listens to them and concerns herself with helping them find ways to take advantage of their education. It gives her a great sense of accomplishment knowing that she has made a difference in the lives of her students. In 2010-2011, Ms. Ruggles received an Excellence in Teaching Award for her work. Ms. Ruggles believes that if one really has dedication and passion for their work, they must explore their interests and keep an open mind. She hopes to continue having the opportunity to teach students into the future.
Company Name:
Pellissippi State Community College.
Title:
Educator/Video Technology Program Coordinator
Affiliations:
Wildlife Wood Cravers, WFUM TV, 1984; Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge; Anderson County Boards of Business Technology Junior Achievement.
Educational Background:
Michigan State University, Master’s Degree in Telecommunications, BA in Secondary Education, BA in Telecommunications, Secondary Permanent Teaching Certificate,1982; Flint Jr. College, Associate in Business Administration and Interior Design;
Awards:
Worldwide Branding for Excellence in Education, 2010-2011;Who’s Who in America’s Teachers, 1998, 1999, 2000; Assistant Producer of Interlochen a program accepted by PBS for airing on 242 PBS stations throughout the U.S including Puerto Rico and Alaska; Assistant Producer of Summer Illusions accepted by the Central Education Network for nations distribution; Produced and Directed a program or Project Graduation which aired on the three network stations and the local PBS station; Montclair Who’s Who in Collegiate Facility; Cambridge Who’s Who 2011; Excellence in Teaching Award, Technology, 2010-2011; Oxford Who’s Who “Tier of Excellence” Lifetime Accomplishment Recipient.