Tina M. Ellsworth, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education, Northwest Missouri State University
Dr. Tina M. Ellsworth is an Assistant Professor of Education at Northwest Missouri State University and a former high school social studies teacher. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in social studies education from the University of Kansas, a MA in History from the University of Central Missouri, and a B.S. in Social Studies Education from Central Missouri State University. Ellsworth’s research is focused on racial pedagogical content knowledge for history education and teaching with primary sources. Ellsworth currently serves on the board of directors for the National Council for the Social Studies, and has recently been elected as Vice-President for the organization in 2023-2024.