Ellen Goode Minette

Ellen Goode Minette passed away suddenly, but peacefully, in her sleep due to heart complications. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister; and is survived by her husband, daughter and son.

Ellen was born in November 1946, the eldest daughter of an Air Force officer, in San Antonio Texas. During her childhood Ellen moved around the world with her family, including Japan, Newfoundland and finally California. After graduating from college, Ellen left for Europe to work as a school counselor

on a military base in The Netherlands.

Over the course of her 30-year career with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools, Ellen served as the Assistant Principal at several Germany-based schools, and as the Principal at Heidelberg Middle School and AFNORTH International School. She earned a Doctorate degree in Education from Columbia

University Teachers College. In 2007, Ellen was selected as National Principal of the Year for Middle School.

Ellen met her husband, John, at Stuttgart American High School where they both coached track and field. They share two children, Kate and Zak, with whom they spent family vacations traveling around Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

She was an adventurous, quick-witted, kind woman, with an effervescent love for travel, cooking and family. Ellen, affectionately known as ‘Rustee’ for her auburn hair, will be remembered and missed by her beloved husband, her children, family, and friends across the world.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carmichaelhemperleypeachtree.com for the Minette family.