Biography

Hi there! My name is Emilia Cook and I am so excited to enter into my 3rd year as Quest Academy’s 7th Grade ELA teacher! I originally grew up in sunny San Diego, California. For college, I left California to study at Arizona State University and received a bachelor’s in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. 

I’ve always had a passion for teaching as I have 6 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language at summer school. I have always loved English Language Arts as I love reading and writing in my spare time.

I am so lucky to be able to bring my passions to the classroom by teaching students to communicate their thoughts efficiently and artistically. Strong reading and writing skills are essential for individuals to master for all career paths. I believe that every student learns and grows in unique ways. Additionally, I am a strong believer that education should be challenging but engaging! I also uphold that voice and choice in the classroom are critical to the learning environment. 

In my classroom, you will see students who have ownership of their personalized learning. In my free time, I love to read, travel, play video games, and bake. When I’m not traveling or teaching, I also love snuggling with my three cats Bobo, Banjo, and Bonk.