Emily grew up in Dallas, TX where she attended Trinity Christian Academy. She received her business degree from The University of Arkansas. Emily worked in corporate America at a software company following college, but had always wanted to be a teacher. God opened a door for Emily to serve at For the Nations Co-op School as a first-grade teacher in 2021. She is now thrilled to be teaching English to adult students and participating in what God is doing among the nations in Dallas. Emily is married to Chase, they live in East Dallas with their daughter.