| Faculty Name | Ellen Applegate |
| Position | Teacher, 4s |
| Extension | 3004 |
| eapplegate@summitelgin.org | |
| Joined Summit | 1985 |
| Degree | BA, Early Childhood Education |
| School | Northeastern Illinois University |
| Certification | Y |
| Experience | Two years Chicago Public Schools and 18 years early learning |
| Recognitions | Teacher of the week from US99 Radio; Nominated for Kane County Teacher of the Year; Nominated for "Disney Teacher of the Year" |
| Philosophy | To foster a life-long love of learning and to encourage children to strive to their highest potential by providing a nurturing, diverse and exciting curriculum and environment. |