Emily Koch

Strategically minded Associate Principal known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in educational leadership, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration, ensuring seamless operations and positive outcomes in educational settings.

• The Whitney Museum of American Art, Participated in three-year partnership with museum educators to study art content and incorporate arts integration and inquiry-based learning practices into school-wide curriculum. Invited to The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. to present best practices to D.C. educators. Collaborated on the development of an annual family night at the museum for participating families.
• Urban Advantage Science Museum Partnership, Coordinate school partnerships with science institutes in NYC including American Museum Natural History, NY Botanical Gardens, Bronx Zoo, Hall of Science, NY Aquarium. Generate rigorous science skills: inquiry learning, exit projects, hands-on experiences, and field trips.
• NYC Innovation Zone Profession Development Cohort, Online program training: JASON project, writing matters, virtual classroom, online interactive STEM labs. Innovative school models training: teacher coaching, blended learning, competency-based learning and understanding by design.

• GE Grant Work, 2009, Co-wrote science portion of the GE grant awarded to West Side Collaborative in 2009. Nominated and attended NASA professional development at Kennedy Space Center with a focus on space science content knowledge and teaching materials.
• Common Sense Media, Nominated/served as model teacher for digital ethics lessons. Taught a 6th grade ELA class that was filmed and broadcast on The Teaching Channel for other teachers to use as a development resource.