Emily Fenske

Emily Fenske, EdD, currently serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at Illinois Action for Children and is a National Faculty Member at CAST, both positions held since August 2023. Previously, Emily Fenske was the Director of Organizational Learning and Student Data Administrator at Oak Park Elementary District 97 from August 2015 to June 2023, and held various roles at AUSL, including Senior Performance Management Analyst, from October 2013 to August 2015. Earlier experience includes serving as Music Department Chair and Choir Instructor at The Noble Network of Charter Schools and as a Music Instructor at Chicago Public Schools. Emily Fenske's educational background includes a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from Loyola University Chicago, a Master of Education in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Lawrence University.