Emily Henson

Emily Henson serves as the Director of Instruction and a Founding Member at Youngsville Academy Charter School since July 2012, where responsibilities include marketing, student recruitment, human resources, and teacher training following a successful charter application process. Simultaneously, Emily holds the position of Direct Instruction Consultant at Education Solutions, collaborating with educators and school leaders to enhance classroom instruction using the Direct Instruction method. Previous experience includes an administrative role and teaching positions at Thales Academy, where Emily contributed to the school's launch and implemented Direct Instruction practices. Emily's early career at Christendom College involved serving as a Resident Assistant and Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, culminating in a Master of Education in Secondary School Administration from Queens University of Charlotte. Emily's academic background includes dual Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Economics from Christendom College.