Meet Marcus Ellison

Candidate for South Bend Community School Board At-Large

My journey in education has been a significant part of my life. I grew up on the east side of South Bend, graduating from Edison Middle School and John Adams High School. After completing my undergraduate degree in Government and Classics from Georgetown University, I earned a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

After I began working full-time as a local deputy prosecutor, I went back to school to obtain my Master's degree in Business Administration from The University of Phoenix. After receiving that degree, I began transitioning to my current profession in higher education, teaching and developing courses for several colleges and universities domestically and abroad, including Michiana College, Ivy Tech, The University of Zambia, and Trine University. I have also served on different boards and community organizations, such as the South Bend Common Council Health and Safety Committee, and as a community control panel member, helping to determine alternatives for students facing expulsion.

I want to serve our community as a school board member to make a meaningful impact and bring about positive change for students in our district.