Emily Manning is an Early Childhood Extension Educator with Nebraska Extension, serving Seward, York, Polk, Butler, Merrick, and Hamilton counties. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a Master’s in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Missouri.

With a background in the public school system, Emily served on Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) teams at both the school and district level. She continues this work in her current role by serving as a coach, trainer, and TPOT observer for Nebraska’s Pyramid Model initiative. Additionally, she’s passionate about supporting young children’s development and sharing practical tools and programming with early childhood professionals and families across the state. She also leads and hosts The Good Life in Early Life, a podcast by the Early Childhood team available on most streaming platforms.