Dr. White Ellis has taught both state-side and abroad, at both the community college and university levels, and in both face-to-face and online classrooms. She has a B.A. in Humanities, M.A. in Adult Education, and Ph.D. in Adult and Postsecondary Education. She is also a Certified Faculty Developer (CFD). Her research focuses on transformational and self-directed learning, assessment and multicultural education. She has presented at regional and national conferences on these various interests. Dr. White Ellis is currently researching the teaching methodologies for understanding and teaching millennials within the college classroom.