Emily Gula
About Emily Gula
Emily Gula serves as the Geodes Teacher Resource Editor and Content Lead at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2016. With a strong background in early childhood education and curriculum development, she has held various teaching and leadership roles across several educational institutions.
Work at Great Minds
Emily Gula has been employed at Great Minds since 2016, where she currently serves as Content Lead. In this role, she has contributed to the development of educational resources, focusing on curriculum writing and instructional design. Additionally, she has worked as a Geodes Teacher Resource Editor since 2017, where she utilizes her expertise in early childhood education to enhance teaching materials.
Education and Expertise
Emily Gula earned her Ed.M in Language and Literacy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, studying from 2009 to 2010. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology and American Studies from Penn State University, which she completed from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background supports her strong focus on literacy coaching and instructional design, particularly in early childhood education.
Background in Teaching
Emily Gula has extensive teaching experience, having worked in various educational roles in the Greater New Orleans Area. She began her career as a 1st and 4th grade teacher at McDonogh 42 Elementary from 2003 to 2005 through Teach For America. She later taught kindergarten at KIPP McDonogh 15 School for the Creative Arts from 2006 to 2009, and at Morris Jeff Community School from 2010 to 2011.
Professional Experience in Teacher Development
Emily Gula has a strong background in teacher development. She has served as a literacy coach and RTI coordinator at Morris Jeff Community School, where she worked from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she was involved with The New Teacher Project as a Seminar Leader for the Louisiana Practitioner Teacher Program from 2010 to 2011, and worked as a Curriculum Consultant at KIPP Foundation from 2015 to 2016.
Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
Emily Gula specializes in curriculum writing and development, particularly in early childhood education. Her experience includes roles that focus on instructional design and delivery, leveraging her background in literacy coaching. She has been involved in educational research and writing, contributing to the development of effective teaching strategies and resources.