Who We Are
Emma Ludwick, EdM, EdD (Class of 2028), Cofounder, Executive Director
Emma Ludwick is an educational architect and human development expert passionate about creating educational systems that enable thriving humans and optimal learning. With over 25 years of expertise focusing on meaning-driven education, innovation, and holistic learner growth, she has extensive experience building, scaling, and operating innovative PreK-20 programs. Her clinical foundation began at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she trained in children’s mental health, specializing in emotional well-being and prevention programs. She also spent a decade at Stanford University’s renowned Bing Laboratory School advancing early childhood practices, leading teacher training, and serving as an Instructor in Stanford's Department of Psychology. During her time at Stanford, she also partnered with Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, CodeX, and MediaX to drive field research and the development of new educational technologies and resources for undergraduate studies.
An experienced leader in organizational development, Emma has orchestrated multi-million dollar program expansions ranging from progressive curricula and school building to specialized parent education. She was a key member of the Tessellations School Launch Team, which began as an online pod and became a progressive, inquiry-based PreK-8 school serving over 250 students on a 10-acre campus within four years. Throughout this expansion, she established the Admissions and Student Support Departments from inception. As Interim Head of K-8, she successfully aligned team efforts to transform the school's foundational mission and ambitious vision into operational reality.
Academic Credentials
- Doctorate of Education (In Progress) in Leadership and Learning in Organizations, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.
- EdM in Childhood Risk and Prevention, Harvard University.
- BA in Psychology, Minor in Anthropology, Stanford University.
- CA State Child Development Permit, Site Director.
- Extensive Coursework in Educational Therapy, AI in Education, Gifted Education, & Leadership.
Bailey Ubellacker, PhD, MEd, Cofounder, Principal Education Officer
Bailey Ubellacker is an educational innovator and learning scientist who has spent over 15 years fostering cognitive and social-emotional growth through inclusive communities of care, a growth mindset, and innovative practices. She currently balances dual leadership roles, serving as the Director of Training & Learning at QWERTY Education Service in Menlo Park, CA, where she leads professional development and instructional strategy, and as a STEM Educator in Cupertino, CA, specializing in project-based and interdisciplinary learning for intermediate math and science. Her versatile teaching background spans everything from elementary mathematics and reading intervention to instructing graduate-level teacher leaders.
An expert in curriculum development, Bailey has extensive experience designing and creating project-based, inquiry-inspired curriculum for students across the entire K-20 spectrum from the ground up. She is a passionate advocate for AI in education and equity-minded teaching, combining a global perspective with research-backed practices to drive educational innovation. Her structural impact on the field is backed by award-winning research; her insights earned her the prestigious 2022 Robert Kottkamp Outstanding Dissertation Award for excellence in Educational Leadership Studies.
Academic Credentials
- PhD in Educational Leadership, University of Kentucky.
- MEd in Teacher Leadership, University of Kentucky.
- BAs in Elementary Education & Spanish, Minor in Psychology, University of Kentucky.
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.
- Graduate Certificates in Instructional Coaching and School Technology Leadership.
- Candidate for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
BRUNA NOBRE, Data Analyst & Operations Engineer
Bruna Nobre is an operations engineer and data analyst who helps organizations organize their data so they can grow smoothly. With a background in engineering and data analytics, she specializes in taking messy, scattered information and turning it into clear, useful data systems. Bruna’s background brings together a unique blend of education and technical skills. In Brazil, she taught English to children, where she learned to understand educational needs and communicate them clearly through both qualitative and quantitative data. In addition to teaching, she pursued her analytical interests by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Forestry Engineering. This training led her to a major manufacturing company, where she spent nearly three years managing performance data across logistics, forestry, and planning teams.
To expand her global experience, Bruna moved to the United States, spending two years as an Au Pair. This experience allowed her to immerse herself in a new culture, work closely with children, and develop strong cross-cultural communication skills. Following her passion for technology, she completed a Specialization in Data Engineering and earned a Certificate in Data Science & Data Analytics in California. She brought these skills to the social impact sector by volunteering with Think Together, an educational non-profit, where she cleaned and organized student and program datasets.
Academic Credentials
- Certificate in Data Science & Data Analytics, University of California, Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension.
- Specialization in Data Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension.
- Bachelor of Science in Forestry Engineering, State University of the Tocantina Region of Maranhão (Brazil).