Carla White Ellis

Professor White Ellis began her teaching career in Prague, Czech Republic, teaching general and business English courses. Her interest in traveling and teaching then brought her to Tallinn, Estonia, to teach adult language learners. Once White Ellis returned to the United States, she began teaching full time at the Community College of Rhode Island within the English department. White Ellis has been teaching full-time at Johnson & Wales University since 2010. In addition, she has developed courses for the College of Professional Studies (CPS) and has been teaching for CPS since its conception at the university.

In addition to teaching, research and professional development, White Ellis is the Board Chair of SunRise Forever, Inc., a nonprofit 501 (C)3 organization. SunRise Forever Inc. prioritizes humanitarian, educational and developmental activities within the State of Rhode Island, USA and the Republic of Liberia, West Africa.
White Ellis has distributed school backpacks to underprivileged children in Liberia in rural areas annually. Her involvement with the Liberian community in Rhode Island has enhanced her students learning within the JWU classroom by providing volunteer opportunities and global perspectives.

Education

• PhD, Capella University
• MA, University of Rhode Island
• BA, Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

Teaching Interests

Carla White Ellis hopes to inspire students to open their minds to new ideas and cultures through class discussions, literature and research.

Scholarly Interests

Self-directed Learning, Critical Thinking, Transformational Learning, Globalization in Adult Education, Assessment.

Courses

• ENG1020 - English Composition
• ENG1021 - English Advanced Composition
• ENG1027 - English Advanced Composition Honors
• ENG1030 - Communication Skills
• ILS4070 - Nostalgia, Memory & Hybrid Identity
• ILS2010 - Modern Identities: 20th Century Literature & Beyond