Courtney Emery, MEd, NBCT

Courtney Emery is the School Intervention Specialist in the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology Oncology Clinic at the University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington, KY. Courtney has developed The Providing Assistance With School (PAWS) Program which serves to minimize negative educational issues that arise due to a cancer diagnosis, the treatment regimen, and frequent school absences.

Courtney’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education with a focus in Learning and Behavioral Disorders. Courtney earned this degree from The University of Kentucky in 2006. Additionally, she earned a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership in 2012 from The University of Kentucky and became certified by The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 2014. Prior to working at UK, Courtney taught in the Kentucky Public School System for 8 years. During this time, she had the opportunity to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels.