B.A., California State University Northridge

rbecker@emerson-school.org

What year did you start at Emerson?
2022

Why did you want to work at Emerson?
Emerson is an established school that aligns with my beliefs as an educator, while providing room to grow and evolve as the world around us keeps changing.

In one word, what is your working style?
Passionate

How would students describe you?
Fun uncle mixed with a supportive ally of their gifts… someone who really “sees” them.

What do you do when you’re not at Emerson?
Play outside with my family and friends as much as possible, from hiking to camping to sports to stewarding the land.

Who/what inspires you?
The youth I am fortunate enough to serve. Resilient young humans!

If a movie were made about you, who would be cast to play you?
Seth Rogen

Favorite quote, or anything else you would like Emerson families to know about you?
Coincidentally, my favorite quote is a Ralph Waldo Emerson classic…

“What you ARE shouts so loudly in my ears that I cannot hear what you are saying.”