Discount School Supply had its beginning in a small retail store selling educational products. Founder Ron Elliott had creative ideas about how he could supply more products to respond to needs of teachers. The original focus was simple offer the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices and supported by an extraordinary level of service. Discount School Supply had its beginning in a small retail store selling educational products. Founder Ron Elliott had creative ideas about how he could supply more products to respond to needs of teachers. The original focus was simple offer the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices and supported by an extraordinary level of service.