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As the time passes, it´s hard to believe such a force of nature is gone. Ellen, you are greatly missed.
Donna Macke
January 30, 2026 | Work

Chicago, Illinois
Ellen Sue Reiter, age 79, of Chicago, respected and revered former Principal at Sidney Sawyer Elementary School in Chicago. Ellen mentored countless principals and teachers in the Chicago Public School System through the Academy of Urban School Leadership Program (AUSL). She was the beloved...
Read MoreAs the time passes, it´s hard to believe such a force of nature is gone. Ellen, you are greatly missed.
Donna Macke
January 30, 2026 | Work
Ellen was by far one of the most upbeat and positive people I knew! No one loved the theatre more than she and she had subscriptions to almost every theatre company in town. We didn't see each other often as I live in NYC, but whenever I was in Chicago, she always proved to be the most wonderful hostess! Kind, warm, fun and oh so smart, is how I would describe her. I only wish I had a chance to say good-bye.
Jeanne Nicolosi
August 07, 2024 | Friend
Ellen Reiter was a true leader. As a mentor, I´m sure she did not realize the huge impact she had on me. I will forever be grateful for her support and belief in me. She was massively intelligent, a strong, determined leader and the ultimate mentor. She will be forever admired and missed.
Donna Macke
January 30, 2024
Ellen was a wonderful client and friend to me, for over 40 years. She was a brilliant woman, and if she was your friend, there was no better friend. She wanted the best for everyone, and hated the unfairness that still exists for people of color. She was inconsolable able it. RIP Ellen
Arlene Marek
July 27, 2023 | Friend
My condolences, She was my principal when we lived in Chicago and she challenged us to read books and the winners could throw water balloons at her as she laughed and praised everyone for reading so many books and she sat in a chair outside and instead we used sponges as she wore a wetsuit and it was fun, sad to discover she died, May the Lord comfort.
Cristian Trufin
June 11, 2023 | School

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"Angel" Dan and Barb Peterson
April 01, 2023 | Tinley Park, IL
Miss Reiter was the "Superstar" in the Peterson Solar System. "Angel" Dan and Barb Peterson
Barb Peterson
April 01, 2023 | School
Burt so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts are with you. Take care.
Ruth Rosenthal
February 21, 2023 | Other
Ellen I will miss our many times laughing together, eating at your home and at restaurants and hearing how much you enjoyed some special dessert my wife made for you. I will miss learning from you and hearing about how to be a real "jetsetter!" Your legacy will continue on in me with every educational leader I come in contact with.
Edward Morris Jr.
February 07, 2023 | Work