Ralph Waldo Emerson School

K4 - 5th Grade

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9025 W. Lawrence Ave.
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Shay Knox

Position:  School Social Worker

How long have you worked in education?  3 years

What is/are your favorite hobby/hobbies?  Listening to podcasts, making waistbeads,

arts and crafts.              

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  Dubai

Are you a sports fan?  What is your favorite team(s)? Yes, the Milwaukee Bucks.    

What is one thing you couldn’t live without?  My TV

On the weekends, you can find me taking long naps on the couch.

What is your favorite food?  Collard green with turkey tails

Do you have a favorite tradition or holiday?  Thanksgiving.      

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?  A school social worker or a lawyer

Can you change a car tire?  Nope!  And I will never try it 😆

What is your least favorite household chore?  Cleaning the bathroom

The best part about my job is connecting with families.

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  • March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026 – No Classes (Spring Break)
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  • May 25, 2026 – No Classes (Memorial Day)

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150@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
9025 W. Lawrence Ave.
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