Emily Noyes

Assistant Principal/Curriculum Coordinator

My name is Emily Noyes and I joined the Bright Star Team in 2014. After receiving my bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2008, from The University of Texas, I pursued a career as a Pre-K teacher. Although I have been teaching since 2011 and absolutely love this age group, in 2015 I took on the role as Bright Star’s Curriculum Coordinator. Through the implementation of Handwriting Without Tears, Frog Street and Conscious Discipline, my goal is to make sure our STAR curriculum not only meets but exceeds Texas guidelines. I want every child who graduates from our program to be kindergarten ready! As a mother of two, Hello All, I am originally from California but moved to Texas in high school. After high school, I decided to pursue my first interest and received my bachelor’s in business. Shortly after I had the opportunity to meet new people and experience new cultures throughout the United States and across the world. While living in Japan, I had the chance to work at an elementary school, and that is where my interest of changing the lives of children began. After having my son, it helped me realize the unique role a caregiver plays in a child’s life. When I moved back to Texas, in 2016 I joined the Bright Star Team to be alongside my son’s early childhood education. I have had the opportunity to work as a flex teacher in every room throughout Bright Star, and to be a part of our School Age team for 2 years. The more time I spent with the all the children and building connections with them, it encouraged me to do more. I decided to go back to school to obtain my master’s in education. I feel these experiences have helped prepare me for the role as Assistant Principal, and I am excited to continue to grow and flourish alongside the children.
I love overseeing what my children are learning. 

Where I Am From: Grand Prairie, Texas

My Why: When I had my son, I realized I wanted to be actively involved in his education. Therefore, I was thrilled when offered the opportunity to be responsible for the curriculum at Bright Star. Taking over curriculum was a natural step for me because I love using my creative mind and writing lesson plans. This also meant that when my daughter was born, I already had a hand in her education too. Staying connected with the education of my two children and making sure all children are successful is my top priority. I hope to continue my own growth and education so that I can help both teachers and students thrive together.

Where I’m Going: I aspire to someday create my own curriculum!