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Ella Steele- Representative Alternate
Ella, a Colorado native, is mother of to four grown children, and proud to have three beautiful grandchildren as
well. She has her BA in Music Education and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Ella is a retired teacher from
Denver Public Schools where she taught elementary vocal music for 18 years then went into a 3rd grade
classroom for 7 years. She also teaches piano lessons in her home and has done so for over 30 years.  Ella began
decorating cakes for her children’s birthdays and took a formal decorating class after she completed her Master’s
degree. She now teaches Wilton classes at Michaels in Thornton and has taught Wilton for 18 years. Ella is in
Wilton’s Hall of Fame, and has taught over 2,000 cake decorating students.  She was awarded best teacher of the
year twice as a Wilton instructor.