Emily Koester, M.Ed, ECMH-E® has over 25 years of experience working with children and families in both schools and the community. As the former CPC Coordinator in Gill-Montague, Emily may be a familiar face for those in Franklin County. With a background in special education, she has taught in an integrated preschool, and also worked as a bi-lingual (Spanish) Early Intervention Developmental Specialist. More recently, Emily was an Intensive Care Coordinator, supporting families dealing with mental health challenges at Clinical & Support Options in Greenfield. Emily is the mother of 3. When she is not at work or with her children, she may be found volunteering on environmental causes around the valley. She is excited to be a member of the Early Childhood team, working with our region’s youngest learners.Emily Koester, M.Ed, ECMH-E® has over 30 years of experience working with children and families in both schools and the community. With a background in special education, she has taught in integrated preschools and also worked as a bi-lingual (Spanish) Early Intervention Developmental Specialist. As an Early Childhood Mental Health clinician, Pyramid Model coach, and Early Childhood trainer, Emily brings broad experience and deep knowledge to her work in the field.
Emily is the mother of 3 amazing young adults. When she is not working she may be found volunteering on environmental causes around the valley or hiking, x-country skiing, and kayaking in beautiful Western Massachusetts.