BS University of Wisconsin,
JD John Marshall Law School (University of Illinois-Chicago)

dfeldman@emerson-school.org

What year did you start at Emerson?
2023

Why did you want to work at Emerson?
I am drawn to this community’s commitment to being child-centered in its approach to teaching and learning

In one word, what is your working style?
Reflective

How would students describe you?
Engaged, someone who loves what they teach, how they teach, and most importantly who they teach.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why?
Time – I want to read more, learn more, and explore more

Favorite artist or band?
The Beatles

What would surprise people about you?
Until I was 19, I was certain I would be a professional baseball player.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Anything that’s not blue

If a movie were made about you, who would be cast to play you?
Tom Hanks

Favorite quote, or anything else you would like Emerson families to know about you?
“Education is not a preparation for life, it’s life itself.” ~ John Dewey