Emily Heller

HCS

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I am from a small town called Bangor, Pennsylvania--just about two hours south of New York City and two hours north of Philadelphia. I first moved to Huntsville in 2012 and lived here for 5 years before making my deferred-dream to live in Europe a reality by teaching in Slovakia as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow. While overseas I got to travel and through that experience along with other trips I've been to 16 different countries! I returned to Huntsville last summer after another year-long detour living in New Orleans--my favorite U.S. city. In Huntsville I live with my Siamese cat, Nina, I teach fitness classes, and enjoy hiking and staying active.

My favorite part about teaching is getting to know my students and helping to guide them to their perfect college and career pathway.

Education

Bachelor's of Arts in Journalism and English from Temple University

Teaching Certificate from Athens State University

Certifications

ALSDE Class B Secondary English

Grades

11

Experience

J.O. Johnson High School/Mae C. Jemison High School, 2012-2017
-English 9-12
-AP Language and Composition (3 years)
-AP Literature and Composition (1 year)
-AP Psychology (1 year)
-Drama (3 years)

Fulbright Teaching Fellow--English (TEFL), 2017-2018

KIPP Renaissance High School, 2018-2019
-KIPP Through College Instructor