Emily Art is a seasoned educator and design expert with extensive experience in special education and school leadership. Her career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students. She began as a special educator, working across various classroom settings and grade levels. As she gained insight into the enabling conditions necessary for effective special education delivery, she transitioned into leadership roles to create broader systemic impact. This included her time as Principal at Leadership Prep Brownsville Charter School, ensuring its ranking as 6th in New York state for growth on state assessments, and during her tenure as Dean of Academic Programs at Relay Graduate School of Education. Emily’s expertise in teacher development led her to higher education, where she collaboratively designed and implemented a Master's program for in-service Special Education teachers.

Emily holds a Master of Arts in Sociology, Urban Education & Statistical Methods, as well as a Master of Science in Education, with specializations in Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities and Elementary Education. Her diverse academic background informs her comprehensive approach to educational improvement.

As a Managing Director at SPED Strategies, Emily ensures every interaction with clients is intentional, leveraging a deep understanding of design principles to empower communities to more effectively support leaders and educators in valuing the unique strengths of all learners.

When Emily is not working to create more effective learning environments for all students, she enjoys rock climbing, soaking in hot springs, and traveling to new places with the people she loves.