Angie has been with EWS since 2006. Before joining EWS, Angie worked as an educator, coach and a consultant. As a Spanish teacher and coach, her dedication to helping students and commitment to excellence in the classroom earned her a Rookie Teacher of the Year Award at a Houston area high school. Shortly after 9/11, she joined a global outreach organization and moved overseas to mentor youth in military communities. After her time there, she spent three years as a consultant for a big 5 consulting firm, working on projects in the products, government, and oil and gas industries. There she managed timelines, implemented new programs, and ensured easy transitions for her clients. In her first three years at Emery, Angie taught physical education, health and coached middle school volleyball, varsity soccer and varsity softball. She started as the athletic director in 2009, and she continues to coach volleyball in the middle school. As they would say in Aggieland, she bleeds maroon. Though, even the Aggies could not pull her away from supporting the Emery Jaguars on the sports fields and courts. When she’s not supporting Emery coaches and student-athletes, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, visiting family, and hanging out with friends.
Samuel has been with EWS since 2021. Before EWS, he taught US science for a private school in Austin while also coaching football, basketball, and track and field. During that time, Samuel was the offensive coordinator for a state champion football team and track coach for multiple individual state champions. In addition to his duties as Assistant Athletic Director, Samuel is the Head Varsity football coach and the Head of the Track and Field Program. Outside of coaching, Samuel loves finding new BBQ spots and hiking around Texas. Samuel is also an avid sports fan, particularly as a Texas Aggie Alumni and Astros fan.
ZachFry
Middle and Upper School Physical Education Teacher
Zachary first became a part of the EWS family in 2013 serving as a Varsity Assistant Lacrosse Coach. Zachary returned back to EWS in 2016 and currently teaches Physical Education, Health, and Strength and Conditioning in both the Middle School and Upper School. Heavily involved with both MS and US Athletics, Zachary coaches football, wrestling, and lacrosse. Before reaching Emery/Weiner Zach served as a Paraprofessional in Katy ISD while also working as a Lacrosse Coach for the Katy Cavaliers, Klein Lacrosse Club, and Seven Lakes Lacrosse Club. Zach graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor’s in Science of Kinesiology where he was a highly decorated lacrosse player earing both Academic and All-American Awards. In his free time Zachary enjoys spending time with friends and family and can be found finding nuances in fitness and athletics.
AbigailJackson
Middle School PE Teacher & Volleyball Coach
(832) 204-5900
University of Houston - B.S. University of Houston - M.S.
Abbie joined EWS in 2024. After graduating with her Master's in Education, Abbie spent time coaching and enjoying time with friends and family before coming on board to teach Physical Education and coach Volleyball at Emery. In her free time, Abbie enjoys sports, travelling, spending time with friends and family, and being active.
Otis has been with EWS since 2018. Before joining EWS, Otis worked for Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina as a Youth Fitness Instructor, managed a baseball/softball training facility in Easley, South Carolina, and taught Physical Education and Special Education at schools in South Carolina and Texas. During that time Otis moved halfway across the country to Houston, Texas to pursue his dreams of living in a “big city.” Otis now makes positive impacts on students’ lives through Physical Education and Athletics, helping to make EWS better by providing a positive learning environment for students to grow physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Otis grew up on a peanut farm in Branchville, South Carolina.
Heather has been with EWS since 2014 as the head coach of the varsity girls soccer team. Since 2009, Heather has been a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition, she started the strength and conditioning program for Rise Soccer Club. Heather earned her USSF C Soccer Coaching License during her tenure at Rise Soccer Club. Through teaching physical education and serving as the strength and conditioning coach at EWS, Heather aims to increase student-athletes' performance and help them achieve their goals. Heather enjoys shopping, especially for shoes, and working out in her free time.
EricWoloson
Middle School Physical Education Teacher & US Baseball Assistant Coach
Eric joined EWS in 2022. Eric brought with him twenty years of experience in coaching baseball and teaching physical education and health in Houston Public Schools. During his tenure, he was named Teacher of the Year in 2009. He was also honored Coach of the Year for Houston District 22-4A in both 2005 and 2006. Passionate about teaching, Eric is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential both in and out of the classroom. He strives to create a healthy, thoughtful, and respectful environment for all. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eric enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family.