Ellen Holzum is a second-grade teacher at St. Agnes, where she joined the staff in 2022. She brings a strong academic background, having earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2014 and her master’s in elementary education in 2015, both from Truman State University.

Prior to St. Agnes, Ellen taught third grade for two years and fourth grade for five years. Originally from St. Louis, she is an avid fan of the Cardinals and Blues hockey. In her free time, she and her husband, Andrew, enjoy chasing after their son, Isaac, and playing recreational sports around Kansas City. Ellen particularly loves teaching religion and growing in faith alongside her students.