Ellen Cannon Reed, High Priestess of the Isian tradition, was a student and teacher of the Craft and Qabala for fifteen years.  She and her husband (and High Priest), Chris, had been active in the Southern California pagan community for the last ten years.   When she was not teaching, working with her coven or writing, Ellen enjoyed embroidery, beadwork, and reading.  Ellen passed away in 2003.