Hello
I’m Emma B. Perez
Helping parents empower their teens. Helping teens craft their impact on the world.
1130 Lyndhurst Way Roswell, GA 30075
(256) 468-9165
emmabperez@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Founder of Be On Purpose, LLC, host of Empower Your Teen, and member of the Gap Year Association, Emma is a mentor who specializes in helping teens and young adults craft who they want to be and how they will impact the world. She began this path a decade ago working in admissions at a University. Before long she was visiting hundreds of high schools all over the Metro of Atlanta to conduct college and career workshops for tens of thousands of students. Now she works directly with families. With her program Life Quest®, she guides students through self-discovery, career exploration, and vision creating. This leads young people to a future that allows them to live thriving and fulfilling lives.
As author of "What's the Point of School: Ed Transformation, A Matter of Life and Death" Emma is pushing the education transformation movement forward. Her work seeks to redesign our school system from its industrial structure to one that serves our students by giving them the tools they need to thrive in all areas of their lives, internal and external. She has formulated the Five Happy Healthy Elements that will help make this transformation come to fruition. You can learn more about the Five Happy Healthy Elements by reading her book, and you can learn more about her projects by exploring this website.
Experience
2019 - PRESENT
Be On Purpose, LLC, Roswell, GA - Owner and Instructor
Be On Purpose, LLC helps teens and young adults craft who they want to be and how they will impact the world. With the program Life Quest®, founder Emma B. Perez guides students through self-discovery, career exploration, and vision creating. This leads young people to a future that allows them to live thriving and fulfilling lives.
2018 - 2020
Fulton County Teaching Museum, Roswell, GA - Instructor & Docent
The museum offers participatory educational programs and exhibits for primary and secondary school children in the Fulton County School System as well as students from other schools. As an instructor and docent I lead hands on activities for students of various grade levels.
2016 - PRESENT
EmmaBPerez.com, Roswell, GA - Education Transformation Advocate
This blog and book are treatises of the experiences, research, and the vision I have for our education system. True education transformation is not just a reworking within our system but a reimagining of the system all together.
2014 - PRESENT
Chez Perez, Roswell, GA - Maternal Operations Manager (MOM)
Creator and sustainer of life. Coordinate education curriculum of children (books, flashcards, Sesame Street) Oversee emotional development (cuddle, praise, and kiss boo boos) Support gross and fine motor skills (helped roll over, crawl, walk, and hold crayons).
2013 - 2016
Rally Cap Consulting, Georgia - High School Ambassador
This Public speaking role helped tens of thousands of students across the Atlanta Metro area determine a career and education path for their individual interests and talents. As the only Georgia employee for the company I maintained the region fostering positive relationships with client schools and teachers.
2012 - 2013
Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL - Admissions
Provided instruction and consultation to prospective students and their families helping them to feel comfortable and most importantly excited about the journey ahead. Hosted industry professionals from around the world. Maintained a library of information.
2011 - 2013
Orlando Wedding Dances, Orlando, FL - Owner and Instructor
Choreographed and instructed first dances for couples getting married, ensuring that they felt comfortable on the dance floor as they took their first steps as a married couple. As the only dance instructor in the area focusing solely on weddings I managed all aspects of the business including client acquisition, social media, and marketing.
2011
Arthur Murray Dance Studios , Orlando, FL - New Student Specialist
Responsible for instruction, sales, public relations, and event planning. My specialty was with individuals completely new to dancing. My goal was to make sure they felt comfortable and that their progress felt attainable.
2003-2010
Professional Entertainment at Various Theatrical Companies , USA - Singer, Dancer, Actor, Choreographer, Production
Blue Ridge Theater - Ferrum, VA - Company Member: performer, choreographer, set construction and demolition, props creation
Mad Cow Theater - Orlando, FL - Actor/Singer: “Company,” “Carmen”
DollyWood - Sevierville, TN - Singer/Dancer
Education
2006 - 2009
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL - BFA Musical Theatre - Graduate
Academic Grant Recipient
2001 - 2002
University of Mississippi, Oxford. MS - BFA - Vocal Performance
Academic and Talent Scholarship Recipient
I’m Emma B. Perez
Helping parents empower their teens. Helping teens craft their impact on the world.
1130 Lyndhurst Way Roswell, GA 30075
(256) 468-9165
emmabperez@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Founder of Be On Purpose, LLC, host of Empower Your Teen, and member of the Gap Year Association, Emma is a mentor who specializes in helping teens and young adults craft who they want to be and how they will impact the world. She began this path a decade ago working in admissions at a University. Before long she was visiting hundreds of high schools all over the Metro of Atlanta to conduct college and career workshops for tens of thousands of students. Now she works directly with families. With her program Life Quest®, she guides students through self-discovery, career exploration, and vision creating. This leads young people to a future that allows them to live thriving and fulfilling lives.
As author of "What's the Point of School: Ed Transformation, A Matter of Life and Death" Emma is pushing the education transformation movement forward. Her work seeks to redesign our school system from its industrial structure to one that serves our students by giving them the tools they need to thrive in all areas of their lives, internal and external. She has formulated the Five Happy Healthy Elements that will help make this transformation come to fruition. You can learn more about the Five Happy Healthy Elements by reading her book, and you can learn more about her projects by exploring this website.
Experience
2019 - PRESENT
Be On Purpose, LLC, Roswell, GA - Owner and Instructor
Be On Purpose, LLC helps teens and young adults craft who they want to be and how they will impact the world. With the program Life Quest®, founder Emma B. Perez guides students through self-discovery, career exploration, and vision creating. This leads young people to a future that allows them to live thriving and fulfilling lives.
2018 - 2020
Fulton County Teaching Museum, Roswell, GA - Instructor & Docent
The museum offers participatory educational programs and exhibits for primary and secondary school children in the Fulton County School System as well as students from other schools. As an instructor and docent I lead hands on activities for students of various grade levels.
2016 - PRESENT
EmmaBPerez.com, Roswell, GA - Education Transformation Advocate
This blog and book are treatises of the experiences, research, and the vision I have for our education system. True education transformation is not just a reworking within our system but a reimagining of the system all together.
2014 - PRESENT
Chez Perez, Roswell, GA - Maternal Operations Manager (MOM)
Creator and sustainer of life. Coordinate education curriculum of children (books, flashcards, Sesame Street) Oversee emotional development (cuddle, praise, and kiss boo boos) Support gross and fine motor skills (helped roll over, crawl, walk, and hold crayons).
2013 - 2016
Rally Cap Consulting, Georgia - High School Ambassador
This Public speaking role helped tens of thousands of students across the Atlanta Metro area determine a career and education path for their individual interests and talents. As the only Georgia employee for the company I maintained the region fostering positive relationships with client schools and teachers.
2012 - 2013
Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL - Admissions
Provided instruction and consultation to prospective students and their families helping them to feel comfortable and most importantly excited about the journey ahead. Hosted industry professionals from around the world. Maintained a library of information.
2011 - 2013
Orlando Wedding Dances, Orlando, FL - Owner and Instructor
Choreographed and instructed first dances for couples getting married, ensuring that they felt comfortable on the dance floor as they took their first steps as a married couple. As the only dance instructor in the area focusing solely on weddings I managed all aspects of the business including client acquisition, social media, and marketing.
2011
Arthur Murray Dance Studios , Orlando, FL - New Student Specialist
Responsible for instruction, sales, public relations, and event planning. My specialty was with individuals completely new to dancing. My goal was to make sure they felt comfortable and that their progress felt attainable.
2003-2010
Professional Entertainment at Various Theatrical Companies , USA - Singer, Dancer, Actor, Choreographer, Production
Blue Ridge Theater - Ferrum, VA - Company Member: performer, choreographer, set construction and demolition, props creation
Mad Cow Theater - Orlando, FL - Actor/Singer: “Company,” “Carmen”
DollyWood - Sevierville, TN - Singer/Dancer
Education
2006 - 2009
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL - BFA Musical Theatre - Graduate
Academic Grant Recipient
2001 - 2002
University of Mississippi, Oxford. MS - BFA - Vocal Performance
Academic and Talent Scholarship Recipient