Emily Waddick

Mrs. Emily Waddick came to ZBTHS in 2006 and has served as the Department Head for Special Education since 2017. Previous to being the Department Head for Special Education, Mrs. Waddick taught English and was a case manager for students with IEPs at Warren Township High School before coming to ZBTHS. Mrs. Waddick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education (LBS1) and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University. Mrs. Waddick is certified in Trauma Informed Practices in schools and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention as well as a member of the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education and Council for Exceptional Children. Mrs. Waddick is passionate about creating classroom spaces that are both equitable and accessible to all students.