Emily Hekma

Emily Hekma is an ESL and Bilingual Certified Elementary school teacher with four years of experience teaching 2nd and 3rd grade.

She has meticulously crafted a classroom environment that is built on collaboration, nurturing, and challenges to foster student growth.

Emily firmly believes in providing the necessary support and scaffolding for all students to achieve or surpass their educational goals.

She values creating a safe and encouraging space where students feel empowered to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and grow through failure.

Emily Hekma emphasizes tailoring her teaching approach based on a deep understanding of each student's unique needs and abilities.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Wheaton College.

In her professional journey, Emily has served as a 3rd Grade Teacher at CUSD 200 and previously worked as a Spanish Immersion Teacher at Casa de Corazón.