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Academic Enrichment Specialist


B.A., Eastern Michigan University

jdishman@emerson-school.org

What year did you start at Emerson?
2021

Why did you want to work at Emerson?
The learning model, the people I’ve met, and the chance to enrich the lives of the students!

What wows you about Emerson?
The number of resources and the beautiful structure of the building!

In one word, what is your working style?
“Curiosity-driven”

How would students describe you?
Enthusiastic

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Telekinesis, so that I could do even more at once!

Favorite artist or band?
Half Alive

What would surprise people about you?
I used to do murder mystery dinner theatre.

What do you do when you’re not at Emerson?
Biking, video games, swing dance, dungeons and dragons, adoring my cat.

Who/what inspires you?
Inspiration can be extracted from anyone and anything through an open heart.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
It’s an even tie between ALL OF THEM

If a movie were made about you, who would be cast to play you?
Timothee Chalamet

Favorite quote, or anything else you would like Emerson families to know about you?
“Hustle, don’t Hurry” ~Tiz Arrior

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