Emily Pool is a CS & STEM Professional Learning Specialist. In this role, Emily strives to help teachers get excited about, engaged with, and enriched by educational technology – especially when it comes to bridging the gap between potential and implementation.
While serving as a 3rd grade teacher in the Quincy Public School system, Emily was recognized as a 2015 Golden Apple recipient for her outstanding commitment to education. Emily is also a proud graduate of Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL (BA in Elementary Education & Spanish) and Williams Woods University in Fulton, MO (Masters in Education Administration).
LTC Coach Emily Pool recently learned a thing or two about collaboration while overhearing a conversation between her daughter and her friends. As it turns out, there’s only one way
Special education students, guided by teacher Sarah Bird and coach Patricia Ferris, built an AI tool to support OT exercises—showcasing how risk-taking, collaboration, and strong networks can turn real-world challenges