About
Lovely to meet you!
Emily is a creator of stories in many forms–a writer, film producer, and visual artist. Her work is driven by a passion to bring joy and encourage empathy in (especially young) audiences. The ultimate aim is to empower and educate with a creative heart.
In October 2022, Emily completed her MPhil in Education at the University of Cambridge, specializing in Critical Approaches to Children's Literature. Her research focus lies in children's media, specifically that which explores child agency and social-emotional learning and development.
Emily acts as a Senior Production Associate for Streaming Media at PBS KIDS. Under PBS KIDS Distribution, she is in part responsible for the strategic planning, scheduling, and launching of PBS KIDS content on all Streaming Media platforms. She also works on the CPB's Digital Innovations Grant to create wider awareness and access to PBS KIDS Games content. | March 2024-Present
As a Children's Room Assistant at the Knox County Public Library, Emily put her research into practice with young patrons and their families. She wrote curriculum for and led the library's Baby Bookworms story time, a lap-sit class for infants and their guardians. | August 2023-March 2024
Emily previously served as a Global Workshops Interim Co-Director for the Children's Media Association (CMA). Her work included collaborating with the Global team to create far-reaching virtual workshops for CMA members, catering to their diverse areas of interest and levels of experience. She worked with industry leaders and experts to develop curricula and serve the kids & family media industry by offering lifelong learning opportunities. | May 2023-September 2024
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Since completing her Bachelor's degree in Video and Film Production at Middle Tennessee State University in 2020, Emily has worked in media positions at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, Second Presbyterian Knoxville, and TikTok. She has also written for Amira Learning and served as a K-12 Substitute Teacher.
