Emma Drake: Kindergarten Teacher

The word kindergarten stems from the German translation “a child’s garden.” The seeds of knowledge are planted here and a curious and creative student begins to sprout. Over the course of this year, each child will form strong roots (the foundation of core knowledge) and bud new leaves (creating meaning from this information to make it their own). Teachers and parents will watch, provide nourishment along the way and, of course, admire the beauty. I am delighted to welcome you to our TMCS family. Together our garden will be bountiful!

Emma Leland Drake joined the TMCS staff 5 years ago as the 3rd grade teacher. After receiving her National Board Certification in 2008, she transitioned to the Kindergarten classroom. Prior to TMCS, she worked at The Children’s Museum of Boston and the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as well as serving as an itinerate art teacher in rural Tennessee and as the head teacher at a Montessori preschool in Iowa.