Emmel El-Fiky is an MA student in the Politics and Education program. She graduated from the College of William & Mary in 2019 with a BA in government and a double major in music. During her time in Williamsburg, she was involved in both the campus and local communities in various capacities, including as an editor for a student publication focused on art and social commentary, as an orientation leader for new students, and as an active member of the music program in numerous ways. Additionally, she was an after-school tutor, classroom assistant, and intern for the local public school system throughout her undergraduate career.
Prior to enrolling at Teachers College, Emmel was an associate editor for the periodicals team at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Washington, DC. Her work with the editorial teams, which involved articles and publications about pedagogy, educational theory, and developmentally appropriate practice, as well as her growing curiosity about the political side of the field of education in the United States, led her to the decision to pursue higher education focused on the intersection of policy in theory and education in practice.
After graduating from TC, Emmel is interested in pursuing a career that advocates for policy backed by the latest research on educational practices, community and culturally responsive curriculum, and inclusivity.
