Elyssa Counts, known to students and families as Ms. Elyssa, serves as a Preschool Aide at Saint Mary School and has been part of the Saint Mary community for eight years.

One of Ms. Elyssa’s favorite parts of her role is building relationships with Saint Mary staff and families. She especially enjoys the welcoming atmosphere of the school and being part of a community where she can connect with students, families, and coworkers each day.

Outside of school, Ms. Elyssa enjoys traveling, cooking, and going on hikes.

As she begins another year at Saint Mary, Ms. Elyssa is looking forward to getting to know new staff members and continuing to build relationships throughout the school community.