Brenda Ellington has dedicated an impressive 37 years to educating and mentoring students. A scholar in Rhetoric and Composition Theory with a focus on Early American Literature, African American Literature, and Linguistics, Ellington holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. She also earned a Master’s in Secondary Education from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Bachelor’s in Library Science from Louisiana Tech University, where she obtained certifications in both English and Library Science.

At LSUA, Ellington has held various academic roles and played a vital role in enhancing the LSUA Writing Center. Her leadership has been recognized through her appointments to the Mark Eugene Howard Endowed Professorship and through awards such as the 2023 LSUA Outstanding Service Award. An advocate for high-quality education, Ellington is certified by Quality Matters (QM) and is an active member of the Alexandria Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. She serves on the Board of Trustees for Kent Plantation House and is a passionate supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital, participating in fundraising events since 2019.