Welcome Emily Abelson!

Emily Abelson is a lifelong member of the Brick Presbyterian Church, whose earliest memories center Brick Church as the place her family and friends gathered. After a brief hiatus studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, Emily returned to Brick as a Day School teacher in 2019, where she quickly discovered her passion for working not only with children, but also their families. This led Emily to pursue a graduate degree in school counseling at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where she is now learning how to take a faith-based, art-therapy inspired approach to her work with students.

Although Emily has stepped away from teaching at the Day School to focus on her studies, her connection to Brick Church has only deepened. Emily continues to share her gifts through teaching Sunday Church School, designing sets and props for Brick's community theater program, and leading volunteer efforts as a Deacon. Now, she is thrilled to expand her involvement as Youth Ministries Events Coordinator, where she looks forward to creating joyful, meaningful experiences for middle and high school students so that she can help them find the same sense of belonging at Brick Church that has shaped her own life.