About Us
Mission
The Emerge School for Autism offers a specialized therapeutic educational model designed to foster development in Autistic children with high support needs. Our school is a safe, accepting environment that promotes active learning and independence, preparing each child to function, learn, and thrive in a less restrictive school setting.
Vision
A world where all individuals are able to maximize their potential.
fACULTY & STAFF
Yalonda Short - Principal - yshort@emergeschool.org
Xierra Bindon – School Administrative Assistant
Jordan Hooker - SPED Coordinator
A. Mathis - APE Coach
Karlisa Franklin – SPED Teacher
Carrie Conley - SPED Teacher
Michelle Goudeau – SPED Teacher
Takyua Reed – SPED Teacher
Raphael Walker – SPED Teacher
Tiffani Henderson - SPED Teacher
Emily Parent - Assistant Teacher (Float)
Diamond Strawder - Assistant Teacher
Torre’l Price - Assistant Teacher (Float)
Laquita Allen - Assistant Teacher
Bethany Plain – Assistant Teacher
Aletha Veal – Assistant Teacher
Keri Eunice – Assistant Teacher
Our School
The Emerge School for Autism was born from the demand of extended educational services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are excited to provide this unique therapeutically-focused education option to families in our community as the first tuition-free school for children with ASD in the state of Louisiana.
