Emily Estes graduated from the University of Alabama in 2020 with a BA in public relations and minors in English and graphic design. She competed on the university clay shooting team for three years where she attended two national competitions in San Antonio, Texas. Emily began her teaching career in Georgia in 2020 and received her MEd in 2022. During her career she has taught multiple English courses, coached girls’ lacrosse, and led a student group to Tokyo, Japan. When not working, Emily enjoys reading 50 books a year, trying new food, or playing with her Golden Retriever, Murphy.