Emily Jacobs

Emily Jacobs is a dedicated educator and staff developer at AVID Center with a diverse background in teaching and educational leadership. She currently serves as the AVID Program Coordinator and Freshmen elective teacher at Dundee-Crown High School.3

Emily's professional experience includes:

Educational Background

• Certified ESL/Bilingual Social Studies teacher1
• AVID Coordinator and elective teacher1

Professional Roles

• Staff Developer at AVID Center1
• Works in cities across the U.S. to facilitate learning for fellow teachers5

Additional Responsibilities

• Village Trustee1

Emily is passionate about education and describes herself as a history enthusiast, travel addict, and open-minded person.4 She joined social media in February 2016 and actively shares her experiences and insights in education.4

AVID Involvement

Emily is deeply involved with AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a college readiness program. She has:

• Participated in AVID DigitalXP, expressing excitement about implementing #AVID4Possibility for middle school students, staff, and families2
• Earned certification in implementing the AVID Elective, focusing on AVID Elective Standards and the Coaching and Certification Instrument6

Her commitment to education and professional development is evident in her ongoing engagement with AVID and her role in facilitating learning for other educators across the United States.