Ellen joined tjTODAY because of her love for writing, which she wanted to retain even while pursuing a STEM education at Jefferson. Through her work, Ellen hopes to foster the development of a well-informed, supportive and candid school community.
Outside of journalism, Ellen is a co-director of Kids Are Scientists Too (KAST), a STEM outreach program at local elementary schools. She is also a restorative justice facilitator for Jefferson’s Honor Council and a member of Spanish Honor Society. In her free time, Ellen enjoys running on Jefferson’s cross country and track team and taking pictures as she travels the world. After high school, Ellen would like to study engineering and translate her dedication to education into a career in academia.
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Ellen Kan, Print Editor-in-Chief
| Jun 14, 2015 | Counselors host “Dating 101” workshop for senior girls (Story/Media) |
| May 18, 2015 | Distinguished Indian luminary tours Jefferson tech labs (Story/Media) |
| May 17, 2015 | Jefferson hosts successful Penultimate track meet (Story/Media) |
| Apr 12, 2015 | Class of 2011 alumnus passes away (Story) |
| Apr 07, 2015 | Soothing tunes of “Vestiges & Claws” ultimately lack memorable qualities (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Class of 2011 graduate passes away (Story) |
| Feb 28, 2015 | Journalism can be a valuable experience, even for STEM majors (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2015 | Planning committee moves forward with tjSTAR preparations (Story/Media) |
| Feb 10, 2015 | Class of 2013 alumna passes away (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2015 | 2015 D.C. Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards announced (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2015 | TJ Drama places second at Conference 13 Theatre Festival, advances to Regionals (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | Ella Henderson astounds with powerful vocals in ‘Chapter One’ (Story) |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Inaugural Mobile and Web App Development Lab broadens Jefferson computer science program (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2015 | Athletes consider the pros and cons of playing colonial sports during junior year (Story) |
| Jan 25, 2015 | TJTED kicks off foreign ambassadors project with Ambassador of Liechtenstein (Story/Media) |
| Jan 25, 2015 | Snow day excitement does not excuse rude behavior on social media (Story) |
| Jan 24, 2015 | TJ Media seniors attend third annual SoSTEM conference (Story) |
| Jan 04, 2015 | Top 14 of 2014: Best Dressed Celebrities (Story) |
| Dec 09, 2014 | KAST emphasizes STEM education for younger students (Story/Media) |
| Dec 07, 2014 | Pentatonix’s Christmas album steals the spotlight (Story) |
| Nov 17, 2014 | TJ Drama delivers with impressive rendition of “The Front Page” (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2014 | Jefferson publications bring home awards from national journalism convention (Story) |
| Oct 31, 2014 | “Gypsy Heart” marks Colbie Caillat’s masterful transition to pop (Story) |
| Oct 29, 2014 | Martial artist profile: Li dedicates time to perfecting the art of Wushu (Story) |
| Oct 27, 2014 | tjTOMORROW: Columbia University (Story/Media) |
| Oct 16, 2014 | The PSAT is a faulty standard of comparison for identifying scholarship awardees (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2014 | “No Sound Without Silence” is the uplifting soundtrack of happiness (Story) |
| Sep 28, 2014 | SGA announces Homecoming Court and shows off floats at halftime (Media) |
| Sep 28, 2014 | Jefferson faces defeat in Homecoming game against Marshall (Media) |
| Sep 28, 2014 | Homecoming Week: Friday (Story/Media) |
| Sep 25, 2014 | Homecoming Week: Thursday (Story/Media) |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Homecoming Week: Wednesday (Story/Media) |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Homecoming Week: Tuesday (Story/Media) |
| Sep 23, 2014 | Homecoming Week: Monday (Story/Media) |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Homecoming Asking Week 2014: Friday (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2014 | Homecoming Asking Week 2014: Thursday (Story) |
| Sep 17, 2014 | Homecoming Asking Week 2014: Wednesday (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Homecoming Asking Week 2014: Monday and Tuesday (Story) |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 129 Jefferson seniors named as National Merit Semifinalists (Story) |
| Sep 09, 2014 | Jefferson responds to federal crackdown on unhealthy snacking (Story) |
| Sep 07, 2014 | Cross country team anticipates future success after Monroe Parker Invitational (Story) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | The dog days aren’t over: Staying in shape and eating smart during injury recovery (Story) |
| Aug 22, 2014 | “The Book of Unknown Americans” is an eloquent, heartbreaking gem (Story) |
| Aug 20, 2014 | The dog days aren’t over: Besting stormy weather and other limiting factors (Story) |
| Aug 08, 2014 | “The Killing” ends with an emotional and thrilling final season (Story) |
| Jul 17, 2014 | The dog days aren’t over: Indulging summertime lethargy is never the solution (Story) |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Kim’s winning submission kicks off new One Question initiative (Story) |
| Jun 09, 2014 | Class Council and Honor Council election results announced (Story) |
| Jun 08, 2014 | “Orange is the New Black” returns with explosive, inventive second season (Story) |
| May 25, 2014 | Physics Team wraps up successful year (Story) |
| May 18, 2014 | Honor council looks forward to welcoming new members (Story) |
| May 02, 2014 | Innovative promposals round off last week before APs (Story/Media) |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Jefferson relay teams compete at renowned Penn Relays (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2014 | Newly formed TJ Envirothon team excels at Regionals (Story) |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Jefferson alumni return for annual career fair (Story/Media) |
| Apr 13, 2014 | Chess team wins big at San Diego national tournament (Story) |
| Apr 13, 2014 | Track team hits the ground running with successful second invitational (Story) |
| Apr 06, 2014 | “Head or Heart” is a step in the right direction for Christina Perri (Story) |
| Mar 30, 2014 | Chandrashekar spearheads successful computer science outreach initiative (Story) |
| Mar 17, 2014 | Students, faculty and local runners enjoy annual Pi-Miler (Story) |
| Mar 15, 2014 | TJ Quizbowl triumphs at “It’s Academic” playoffs (Story) |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Public Forum competes at WACFL Metro Finals (Story) |
| Mar 10, 2014 | Performer profile: Bhatia shares her passion for music through hosting TV segment (Story) |
| Mar 09, 2014 | Winter track athletes conclude season at state championships (Story) |
| Mar 09, 2014 | I-Nite 2014: Reliving the hype (Story/Media) |
| Mar 02, 2014 | Student profile: Ahlers reflects on I-Nite (Media) |
| Mar 01, 2014 | Students gain hands-on experience during Biology Society heart dissection (Story) |
| Feb 23, 2014 | Winter track team races at regional meet, individuals and relays advance to States (Story) |
| Feb 21, 2014 | FAQ: What you have always wanted to know about tjTODAY (Story) |
| Feb 16, 2014 | Restrictions on fulfilling graduation requirements affect student course selections (Story) |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Trailblazer profile: Zug encourages female participation in computer science (Story) |
| Feb 08, 2014 | Off-campus lunch will be an option for some rising seniors (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2014 | Indoor track team races at Atlantic Coast Invitational and prepares for Districts (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | Jefferson debate and speech teams attend Columbia Invitational (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2014 | Actor profile: Ryjik explores his love for theater in and out of school (Story) |
| Jan 23, 2014 | Envirothon participants attend sustainable agriculture workshop (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2014 | A capella country band releases stunning debut album (Story) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | TJ Quizbowl team emerges as conference champion (Story) |
| Jan 08, 2014 | Polar vortex impacts the Jefferson community (Media) |
| Jan 07, 2014 | “Downton Abbey” premiere goes above and beyond (Story) |
| Dec 29, 2013 | Top 13 of 2013: What Mentally Strong Students Avoid (Story) |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Students sample treats at FBLA Marketplace (Story) |
| Dec 14, 2013 | College and Career Center introduces summer opportunities to students (Story) |
| Dec 07, 2013 | Student creativity shines through in holiday sweater design contest (Story) |
| Dec 06, 2013 | Amnesty International campaigns for human rights with annual write-a-thon (Story) |
| Dec 02, 2013 | Stumvoll races at competitive Foot Locker South Regional meet (Story) |
| Nov 27, 2013 | Incredible a capella arrangements in “PTX Vol. II” captivate listeners (Story) |
| Nov 23, 2013 | Athlete profile: Stumvoll reflects on outstanding cross country season (Story) |
| Nov 23, 2013 | Cross country team reminisces about standout season on Senior Night (Story) |
| Nov 18, 2013 | Russian students challenge themselves through writing (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2013 | Jefferson musicians perform at Senior Regional Orchestra (Story) |
| Nov 09, 2013 | Cross country shines at regional meet to qualify for States (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2013 | Cross country sweeps conference championships (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2013 | Biology Society arranges cow eye dissection (Story) |
| Nov 01, 2013 | Students plunge into National Novel Writing Month (Story) |
| Oct 25, 2013 | Spanish Honor Society gives back to community (Story) |
| Oct 23, 2013 | Malfunctioning Common App exasperates seniors (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2013 | Visiting author gives advice to aspiring student writers (Story) |
| Oct 20, 2013 | Sheptyck brings love of history and student-centered learning (Story) |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Cross country team races in annual overnight (Story) |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Active Minds panelists lend a helping hand to underclassmen (Story) |
| Oct 07, 2013 | Underclassmen outshine competition at Octoberfest Invitational (Story) |
| Oct 02, 2013 | Summer interns continue projects through mentorship (Story) |
| Sep 22, 2013 | Jefferson underclassmen dominate at Oatlands Invitational (Story) |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Spanish exchange students enjoy Homecoming celebrations (Story) |
| Sep 19, 2013 | Theme Day bolsters class spirits (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2013 | Groups go all out for Twin Day (Story) |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Students deck out for a Hawaiian-themed spirit day (Story) |
| Sep 16, 2013 | Students show school spirit for Dress Your Best Day (Story) |
| Sep 12, 2013 | Innovative “Orange is the New Black” dazzles viewers (Story) |
| Sep 02, 2013 | Cross country places high at PR Kickoff Invitational (Story) |
| Aug 30, 2013 | Cross country team anticipates a stellar season (Story) |