My name is Eileen Emery and I am proud to say I have been a parishioner at Sts. Joachim and Ann for 25 years and I am beginning my 15th year teaching in the school. I grew up in Kirkwood attending St. Peters School and then Kirkwood High School. I graduated with a double major from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I began my teaching career with the Special School District teaching in several elementary and junior high schools in St. Louis County as a resource teacher for 15 years. During that time I received my Master in Education as a reading specialist from UMSL. My husband and I made the decision for me to stay at home for about 8 years to raise our 3 boys before joining the J&A staff in 2004 as the learning consultant. I received my Elementary Religion Teacher Certification in 2017. I enjoy reading, taking walks, watching superhero movies and spending time at Tablerock Lake with my family.