Emily Giddings has loved school since Mrs. Starnes’ 2nd grade class, and she is grateful to now work alongside passionate educators and engaged students at Concord Academy. She joined the CA community as the director of curriculum and pedagogy in 2026 with 15 years of experience as a history teacher and academic leader in both public and independent schools. Emily hopes to help make school a place where every student can grow through joyful exploration and develop confidence in their identities as learners. A proud Delawarean and New England transplant, Emily lived in Boston; Philadelphia; Washington, D.C.; and Cambridge, Mass. before settling down with her family in Littleton, Mass. Outside of school, she loves to read (learn), travel (explore), and cook (eat)!