Hannah joined EWS in 2021. Before joining Emery, Hannah worked as a teacher in HISD for five years. While in HISD, Hannah’s school awarded her with Teacher of the Year two years in a row. Hannah’s work, however, extended beyond just educating students. Hannah mentored both new and student teachers at her school. Hannah also frequently led, presented, and taught professional development workshops to other educators. Prior to educating students and teachers in HISD, Hannah graduated from The University of Texas at Austin where she received a degree in Applied Learning and Development. There, Hannah developed her passion for education and served as a creative director for a dance company. Hannah continued her education, while teaching in HISD, and graduated in 2020 from Lamar University with her master’s degree in counseling and development. When Hannah is not at school she enjoys cooking new recipes, reading books, and watching Houston sports.

Jessie has taught tenth and eleventh grade English since 2014. In 2021, she was awarded the Texas Exemplary teacher distinction. Jessie graduated from UCLA in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in creative writing. Jessie has worked as a wildlife biology field assistant throughout southern California, an environmental educator at the Ballona Wetlands, and a naturalist at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. She currently teaches English II, Creative Writing, and Journalism at EWS. Jessie enjoys swimming, gardening, and spending time with her husband and two pugs.

Before arriving at EWS in 2022, Ben taught writing and literature at the college level for nine years while pursuing his master's and PhD. In graduate school, Ben researched and studied modern American poetry, specifically the work of H.D., Marianne Moore, and Elizabeth Bishop. While in graduate school, Ben deepened his passion for teaching, and he is excited to continue to explore this passion at Emery/Weiner. Along with his university teaching experience, Ben has also worked with middle and high school students at Vanderbilt Summer Academy, an academic summer program. Outside of work and study, Ben enjoys being outside, working out and playing sports, spending time with friends and family, reading contemporary literature, and watching movies.