Emily

Get to Know Emily, Location Launch Director

Background

Emily Castagno holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. Her journey at The Enrichery started at the Katy-Fulshear location where she served as the Director. There, she guided the center from the construction phase through opening and into building its first client base. Since then, she has served as interim director for Towne Lake and Bellaire while leading new site development as the Location Launch Director. Her favorite part of working with students is seeing their consistent effort turn into meaningful outcomes such as stronger confidence, improved grades, higher test scores, and college acceptances.

Where Emily Makes an Impact

Before joining The Enrichery, Emily worked as a high school science teacher and found great fulfillment in delivering professional development for fellow educators. She later transitioned into an operations management role, where she focused on building systems, hiring teams, and training staff. At The Enrichery, she thrives in supporting and mentoring new directors as they build successful locations and strong teams. She is also passionate about community education through free workshops and enjoys guiding college admissions students from early list building through acceptance season.

Did You Know?

Emily grew up in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and moved to Houston after graduating from Texas A&M University. She loves spending time with her husband and their two poodles, Sasha and Navarre. In her free time, she enjoys napping, attending Pilates classes, running, and traveling back to DFW to visit family. She also once served as a foreperson on a jury trial, an experience she found especially fascinating.

Favorite Core Value

Emily’s favorite Enrichery core value is Be Intentional. She returns to this value daily in how she approaches relationships with coaching staff, families, students, and community partners. Being intentional helps her stay grounded in purpose while making thoughtful decisions. It also reminds her that the actions taken today shape long-term impact and future success.