Directory

Kim Hart joined the Upper School Art Department at Emery/Weiner during the Spring Semester 2015-16 school year. She currently teaches all middle school art classes and upper school Digital Imaging I and II. Before working at Emery/Weiner, Kim worked in graphic and web design and taught art and design classes at a public high school in Texas. Kim spent a few summers at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) teacher program, where she won The Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education award for her digital curriculum. After growing up mostly overseas, Kim graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art. When not at Emery, Kim loves traveling with her husband and two children, creating anything with her hands, and volunteering as a photographer for children at a local foster care agency.

Before coming to EWS, Michael taught for seven years in public and charter schools in Arizona and Texas. During that time, he taught a wide variety of seventh through twelfth grade Social Science courses including World History, United States History, Economics, United States Government, Professional Communications, and guided research. Michael now teaches twelfth grade Economics and tenth grade World History at Emery/Weiner. When he's not teaching, Michael loves cooking delicious meals for his fiancée, playing and coaching soccer, playing trivia, and talking about this month's book at his book club.

Ashley joined EWS in 2022. Before arriving at EWS, Ashley worked at Google for five years as a Field Automation Technician. Ashley graduated from the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing. At EWS, Ashley serves as a business office assistant and is the head cheer coach. Ashley enjoys spending time with her fiancé and exploring Houston in her free time. Of her many hobbies, Ashley enjoys crafting, especially bedazzling items, from AirPod cases to dance costumes. 

Kelsey has been with EWS since 2015. Prior to joining the Emery family, Kelsey honed her math skills in two very different careers. After graduating from Rice, she worked as a mechanical engineer in oil and gas, with positions ranging from design engineer for downhole equipment to materials engineering specialist in a chemical plant. She then spent several years as a professional baker and pastry chef, helping to open several premier restaurants and bakeries in Houston. Kelsey enjoys challenging students to think in a way that is new to them. Kelsey also co-sponsors the Renaissance Festival Club, focusing on costume design and trebuchet building. Kelsey enjoys baking tasty treats, designing and creating costumes and other craft projects, and trying as many new restaurants as possible in her free time.

Connie joined EWS in 1999. Before arriving at EWS, Connie was a Trauma Center nurse at Ben Taub General Hospital. Connie also served in the United State Air Force for two years at Womack Army/Air Force Base in North Carolina.

Diane has been with EWS since 2009. Before coming to Emery, she taught English in North Carolina and has taught English in all grade levels (9-12) as well as Debate courses. After teaching English at Emery for many years, she has stepped out of the classroom and into College Counseling in her role as Associate Director of College Counseling. In her past 14 years at Emery, Diane has taught Public Speaking, English II & English II Honors, English IV Honors: Evolution of the Novel, and English IV: Writing and Rhetoric. She has worn many hats at Emery: Department Chair (2011-2015), New Teacher Coordinator (2010-2014), Freshman Grade Level Coordinator (2014-2016), and Sophomore Grade Level Coordinator (2016-2019). Diane enjoys spending her free time crafting, riding her bike, and attempting calligraphy. She is also obsessed with her rescue dog, Monroe. One of her favorite parts of working in the Emery community is fostering many long-term relationships with alumni and seeing what they do as adults in the world. Diane loves working with teenagers and cannot imagine her day without their curiosity, enthusiasm, and idealism.