I help adults build their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) so they can better support the kids in their lives.
Hi, I’m Emily Dills! I’m an educator, speaker, and consultant dedicated to equipping educators, youth professionals, and leaders with the skills they need to create supportive environments for kids. I work with preservice teachers, K-12 schools (public and private), after-school programs, child care centers, and other youth-serving organizations through coaching, curriculum development, and professional development.
My background includes being an elementary and special education teacher, Emotional Intelligence coach, and school administrator. I’ve seen firsthand the challenges educators and caregivers face when trying to support kids—because I’ve lived them. As a teacher, mom, and partner, I struggled with burnout, stress, and the overwhelming pressure of meeting kids’ needs while managing my own. That struggle fueled my passion for helping adults develop the emotional intelligence, leadership skills, and proactive strategies they need to show up for the children in their care.
I created the Dual EQ Impact Model because I believe strong adults create strong kids. Through my work, I help organizations rethink behavior management, relationship-building, and leadership development—ensuring both adults and kids thrive.
Beyond coaching and training, I also focus on strengthening the pipeline of youth-serving professionals. From work-based learning experiences and career readiness programs for students to leadership development and emotional intelligence training for early-career educators, I help build sustainable solutions that prepare, support, and retain those who work with kids. By investing in both the adults of today and the youth who will shape tomorrow’s workforce, we can create a more effective, compassionate, and emotionally intelligent system of care.
I also teach university courses for preservice teachers, preparing the next generation of educators with the self-awareness and leadership skills they need to succeed. In addition to coaching and training, I speak at national and regional conferences, including the The CASEL Exchange (Collaborative for Social Emotional and Academic Learning) and American Camp Association (ACA) Summit to advocate for a new way of supporting youth.
Global Work
With almost 20 years in education, I collaborate with organizations to create accessible, research-backed resources for parents, educators, and community leaders. Through speaking engagements, online courses, and content development, I provide expert guidance on child development, family engagement, and emotional intelligence.
I’m also exploring ways to bring this work to digital platforms, including an EQ-focused app designed to support families and caregivers in their daily interactions with children. Additionally, I partner with after-school programs and camps to implement data-driven strategies that measure impact and improve social-emotional outcomes for kids.
My mission? Transform one million kid-adjacent adults into EQ Champions by 2034, impacting the emotional well-being of 10 million children.
Let’s change the way we support kids—starting with us.
