Highlights 
- Writer at CerebralPalsyGuidance.com
- Over eleven years of freelance writing experience
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University
Education
Mary Ellen has an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Michigan. She became certified in secondary science education at Eastern Michigan University and also earned a master’s degree in chemistry from Eastern.
Experience
Mary Ellen worked as a high school science teacher for nearly ten years while also beginning a career as a freelance writer.
With an academic background in science and education, she specializes in writing about health, disabilities, and medicine, translating complex subjects into easy-to-read and informative materials.
In addition to writing about cerebral palsy and disabilities, Mary Ellen writes for websites that inform the public about behavioral health, mental illness, addiction, and fitness and nutrition.