Joan Ems-Brumbach

Joan Ems-Brumbach is a Special Education Teacher with extensive experience in both center-based and school-based programs, focusing on autistic support within Verbal Behavior classrooms since August 2006 at Lancaster Lebanon IU 13. Prior roles include Therapeutic Support Staff at Chester County Intermediate Unit, providing support for families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and utilizing evidence-based strategies like Applied Behavioral Analysis. Joan has also worked as a substitute teacher and paraeducator, with early career experience in market research and advertising. Joan holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Higher Education from Liberty University, a Master's in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University, and a Bachelor's in Communication from La Salle University.