Biography: Emma joins Seattle Academy in 2026 as an Upper School Study Skills Teacher. They grew up in the Philadelphia area before moving to New York While in New York they earned their bachelor's and master's degrees from Hofstra University and taught 6th grade Science in the Bronx. Before coming to SAAS, Emma moved to Seattle and began teaching at Summit Atlas, where they spent several years as a Lead Science Teacher, teaching both 6th and 8th grade Science, as well as being the Leadership Resident, designing curriculum, coaching fellow teachers, and building support systems for students with diverse learning needs. Now entering their 8th year of teaching, Emma brings that same care for individualized learning to the Options Program. Outside the classroom, Emma enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with their partner James, and their cats, Rainier and Baker.