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I enjoy meeting people who are passionate about the craft of development. As a part of Team Treehouse I help organizations and communities leverage our curriculum so they can grow their own talent. My librarian husband and I live in Louisville, KY where I enjoy running, sewing and reading in my spare time. Follow me on Instagram or Twitter @emschw.
September 16, 2020 in Learn
At Treehouse, we value empowerment through education. That includes sharing resources that can benefit our clients—like how to get your business M/WBE certified, and offering support to those who have that certification. While we already work with many businesses, large…
August 14, 2020 in Learn
Back in June, as protests were erupting across the country, we made a promise to open source our Apprenticeship Framework. Now more than ever, it is important to be firmly anti-racist and use our power and privilege to open doors…
July 13, 2020 in Business Resources
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” ― Pablo Picasso Companies and organizations that prioritize and promote learning for their employees have higher employee engagement and retention. By…
August 7, 2017 in Business Resources
Online learning is one of the most effective and flexible modes of technical training, allowing learners to access course material and hands-on practice whenever and wherever they have time. The only downside to elearning is the hidden nature of learning accomplishments…
July 26, 2017 in Business Resources
Effective professional development begins and ends with employee engagement. A learning program that connects learning to their career goals and has clear structures and organizational visibility can sustain itself for years. As you start to outline your technical training programs, here are…
June 1, 2017 in Business Resources
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin Bringing new talent onto your team can be a delicate balancing act. Providing a valuable experience for the interns and the company while…
March 29, 2017 in Learn
Another day, another new JavaScript framework. And another person on your team who is somehow already an expert on it. How does everyone else keep up in the ever-changing world while you feel like you’ll never know nearly enough? When…
January 19, 2017 in Learn
“You’ve got to be very careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.” – Yogi Berra As humans, we don’t typically enjoy selling ourselves. It feels awkward, which makes creating a professional portfolio a…
November 29, 2016 in Treehouse News
Treehouse brings affordable technology education to people everywhere in order to help them achieve their dreams and change the world. Each and every member of the Treehouse team is here because we believe in our Mission. It’s what keeps us…