Ellen Mann

My life so far…

I was born in The Royal Surrey county Hospital on the 10th of October 1997.

Ok, so my life is a little complicated- you could say I am a well travelled individual; or just downright crazy!

Having just turned three in 2001, my parents decided to move us to Australia for a fresh start in life. My mum already had family there (she grew up there)so we moved.

I live with my Parents and I have one older sister.

Mum- Andrea Mann

Dad- Nick Mann

Sister- Leah Mann (16)

1997- Surrey, England

I went to Primary school in Warrandyte- Warrandyte Primary School, even though we moved around a lot. We only ever went on Holidays inside Australia, that was fine for us though, until we went back to England for a big trip. We missed it.

So, yes, 3 years later we were all set to move back to England. I was in year 5, it was an exciting change even though my sister was more disrupted by the big move.

The Middle age (10) crisis! We moved back to England in 2008, and it was a great experience. We were back in our hometown and had to live with my Aunty for a few months until we were settled. Again, as in Australia, we moved around a bit though we stayed in the same school. In England I discovered a passion for History, English and Science. Being rich in culture and history, England was definitely an influence over my love for the arts. I wanted to be an author and hopefully achieve good grades to go to a top university like Oxford, Cambridge or London. Those were my dreams at the time.

I completed my Primary education there and even started my secondary school. Life was good for us, we went on Holidays to Europe and America- our favourite Holiday destination. I had made plenty of friends and really felt like I fitted in.

However, My parents once again, saw opportunity and prospect in Australia. They missed it. So much so, on the 26th Of October 2011, we left for , first a holiday in America (soften the blow!).

We stayed in Florida, then onto LA. It was a lovely holiday- one of the best, and it seemed like it would never end as Australia was on the other side waiting for us.

So, we arrived in Australia, not really sure of what to do but we n=knew this was the right decision, even if my sister and I couldn’t see it at the time. We had left our friends, and being in year 9 and 11, this was the biggest move you could make. We felt alone, but me, being an optimist, had always had high hopes for our life in Australia; and so we came to Doncaster, and for Leah and I, Doncaster secondary school.

There and back again…

LIKES:I have changed in the short span of 3 years, my main passions are now English and Science. I don’t really have any dislikes subject wise, as I try to stay positive in all areas, regardless of first impressions. Well, I try to anyway! I love hard work and challenges, I need to have something to work on, I hate being bored. I quite enjoy public speaking and problem solving. I am quite creative; art is another of my hobbies, including reading, writing and music.

The Ellen Mann you see today…

Elaina Saltzman.

My life so far…My name is Elaina Saltzman, I am 23 years old and am single with no children.

I have a passion for politics and public speaking. Confidence is not an issue for me, as I enjoy the challenges and rush of campaigns. However, I prefer team work and coordination to being in the limelight.

I live in Riverside Towers, Diverscity.

SKILLSTECHNICAL SKILLS:

• English, Vietnamese, and politics.

• Communications

• Strategy and interpersonal skills

• Research, planning and coordination

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Enthusiastic

• Hard working

• Determination

I love Team work and enjoy the thrill of deadlines and election Campaigns.

• Completion of secondary school, at Tower County High School

• Graduated university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.

• Work experience in the Foreign affairs department in Asia.

Qualifications