Ellen Hahn Reames

Ellen Hahn Reames is a Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology at Auburn University's College of Education. She focuses on educational leadership program design and partnerships between higher education and K-12 districts.

• Education:
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Auburn University (1997)
  • Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, Columbus State University (1988)
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, University of Georgia (1979)
  • B.S. in Educational Administration, University of Georgia (1977)

Her research emphasizes collaboration between educational leadership programs and K-12 agencies, with a focus on rural turnaround leadership and mentoring. She has led outreach initiatives like Leading Educators Across the Planet (LEAP) and Lifting Up Alabama Educators to advance micro-credentialing in professional development.

Ellen has held faculty roles at Auburn University since 1997, progressing from Adjunct Professor to Professor. She has also worked in the Muscogee County School District for 30 years prior to her academic career.