Kalamazoo College, BA

apatton@emerson-school.org

What year did you start at Emerson?
2020

Why did you want to work at Emerson?
When I first worked at Emerson school, it was because I found a job working in the after care program to help me save up, move out to New York City, and work in publishing. I made it out there and found that, although I was right where I’d wanted to be, I couldn’t stop thinking about my experiences with the kids and teachers at Emerson school. I started taking my vacation days to go back and teach summer camps, then decided I wanted to become an educator. In short, Emerson’s unique environment was the place I was meant to be and the curious, hilarious, compassionate students here are the reason I wanted to teach.

In one word, what is your working style?
Creative

How would students describe you?
Goofy, weird, and my students’ biggest cheerleader

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Teleportation

Favorite artist or band?
Crossbow

What would surprise people about you?
I’ve had the same best friend since I was four years old!

What do you do when you’re not at Emerson?
I love to sing, read, play games, and spend time with animals.

Who/what inspires you?
I’m inspired by my favorite books and stories, like “Little Women,” “Rocky,” and “Wayside School.” I’m also inspired by our librarian, Linda!

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
If a movie were made about you, who would be cast to play you?

Favorite quote, or anything else you would like Emerson families to know about you?
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ~paraphrased from Albert Einstein