Emily Easterday is a dedicated educator who taught for 15 years in the field of special education in the United States before embarking on an international career. Her experience includes roles as a Learning Support Teacher and Activities Director at Jakarta Intercultural School, Director of Student Support at The American School in Japan, and Director of Student Support at Vientiane International School. Emily is passionate about proactive planning for all, celebrating students' strengths, and amplifying their voices, always working to enhance systems and structures that support student learning and wellbeing. Emily has a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership, is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Childhood – Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs, and is currently working toward a Colorado Student Support Director endorsement. She thoroughly enjoys outdoor activities, especially running, hiking, and camping, and aims to travel as often as possible. Prior to living overseas in Indonesia and Japan, Emily worked in the field of student support in the United States in Illinois and Colorado. She has a BA and MA in Special Education, a MA in Teacher Leadership, and is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Childhood – Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs. Emily enjoys being outdoors ~ running, hiking, and camping are her favorite activities.