Name: Emma Dingman
Age: 27
Occupation: VPK Teacher
Business/workplace: Marion County Public Schools
Grand goal in life: to leave a long-lasting impact on Marion County and its future citizens
When not working, I . . . enjoy making sure every day will be a part of the “good ole days”
What I like aboutOcala: no matter how much it grows, it will always have a small-town feel… and A Day to Remember
Pet peeve: when people smack and slurp their food
Philosophy of life word: positive
Personal superpower: always finding the good in the bad days
Superhuman power I’d like: flying
Favorite cause: educating first time parents on how to properly care and advocate for their school-age children
Guilty pleasure: TikTok
Historical dinner date: Frank Sinatra so I can hear him sing live
People who know me say I am . . . vibrant and forward-thinking
BIggest professional achievement: 2021 Marion County Rookie Teacher of the Year
Favorite part of my profession: my students own self-reflection on how far they have come both academically and emotionally
I indulge too much in . . . the perfect snack… bagel bites
