Brenda Ellison is a graduate of Palmetto High School. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from Anderson University, a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of South Carolina and a Master's plus 30 from Clemson University.

 In 1971, she began her career teaching at both Wren Elementary and Cedar Grove Elementary. Mrs. Ellison was a member of the South Carolina Teachers Association for twelve years. In 1983, Mrs. Ellison was appointed as principal of Pelzer Elementary and Cedar Grove Elementary. Under her supervision, Cedar Grove became an award winning school receiving "Excellent" ratings and awards for student test scores on numerous occasions. Ellison was a member of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators for twenty-five years. After thirty-seven years in education, Mrs. Ellison retired in 2009.

 Mrs. Ellison and her husband, Tommy, have lived in the Cedar Grove community for over forty years, attending church at Cedar Grove Baptist. She has two grown children, four grandsons and one granddaughter.

 "I will continue to honor my commitment to Anderson One and to strive to provide students with the quality education that each child deserves. I will work to provide and support a quality, academically challenging education for all students." 

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