Emma Wright

Learning Center Specialist

Emma has worked in education over the last eight years in a variety of capacities, both in the USA and abroad. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Berry College with majors in Anthropology & Sociology, as well as French, and minors in Spanish and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. She completed her TESOL PreK-12 teaching license in Tennessee. Most recently, she taught in a new middle and high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee building and directing the ELD program. In this role, she worked directly with students to amplify their language capacities and supported teachers through coaching and the development of professional learning opportunities. Through her work, she has been honored to meet and to be mentored by many incredible educators. She is thrilled to be serving as a professional learning specialist with WIDA, a role that continues to connect her with wonderful educators making a difference in the lives of multilingual learners across the globe. In her free time, Emma loves to spend time with friends and family, hike and rock climb, and study languages.

Contact Information

emma.wright@wisc.edu
Office: 1025 W Johnson St, Madison, WI, USA, 53706-1706