Ellen Cassidy: From Cheese Shop to Million-Dollar LSAT Educator

In this conversation, Chad interviews Ellen Cassidy of Elemental Prep. They discuss the journey of Elemental Prep, which started as an LSAT prep company but evolved into an educational course on how to read and think better. Ellen shares her experiences working in various jobs, including cashier, cheese shop employee, and writing tutor. She also talks about her involvement in the tolerance forum and her transition to teaching LSAT with PowerScore. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Living Flashcards method and the use of ChatGPT in education.

Takeaways
Elemental Prep started as an LSAT prep company but expanded to become an educational course on reading and thinking better.
Ellen Cassidy had diverse work experiences, including working as a cashier, cheese shop employee, and writing tutor.
She was involved in the tolerance forum, where she educated people on LGBTQ issues.
Ellen transitioned to teaching LSAT with PowerScore and developed the Living Flashcards method to help more students.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Elemental Prep
02:28 LSAT Prep as an Educational Course
03:23 The Success of 'The Loophole'
05:33 Creating Elemental Prep
08:35 The Living Flashcards Method
12:16 The Role of Chat GPT
12:54 Ellen Cassidy as an Interactive Miss Rachel
13:23 Early Experiences: Cashier and Cheese Shop
14:35 Cheese Cotillion and Early Education
15:25 PA Governor's School and Writing Tutoring
19:21 Expulsion from Tolerance Forum
20:49 Transition to Palantir
21:36 Working at Palantir
24:04 Writing Tutoring and Camps
24:28 Office Work at Rutgers Theater Department
25:19 Interest in Theater and Writing
26:53 Transition to Elemental Prep
28:10 The Hot Tub Party
29:17 From Palantir to Bricks and Mortar
30:01 The Power Score LSAT Teaching