Emily Biegel is a 2020-2021 Teach Plus Illinois Policy Fellow. Emily teaches business and computer classes in the CTE department at Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City. Emily has extensive experience coordinating volunteer activities for campaigns and grassroots organizations and is passionate about getting young people to vote. Emily earned her BS in Special Education from the University of Illinois, her MBA from Northern Illinois University, and her Secondary Education certification from Roosevelt University.