Our Team

Emily Gaskill

Executive Director

Emily Gaskill has built her career around a deep commitment to ensuring all students and families have access to high-quality educational opportunities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Ball State University, which led to her early work as a reading, kindergarten and first-grade teacher. Emily later earned a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University, which launched her into leadership roles as a Regional Academic Director, supporting schools across Indiana and Ohio.

Before stepping into her current role as Executive Director of Education One, Emily served as the organization’s Director of Accountability. In that role, she worked closely with school leaders and governing boards to strengthen academic, financial, and operational performance of all schools within the portfolio. She is passionate about using both qualitative and quantitative data as tools for collaborative reflection, targeted planning and decision-making, and sustained progress toward student outcomes.

Emily lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with her husband and daughter. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling and strength training, reading mystery novels, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Caitlin Hicks

Director of Compliance and Engagement

Caitlin is an accomplished educator with a passion for fostering student growth and empowering young minds. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University and a Language Arts licensure for grades 5-12, she brings a strong academic foundation to her role as an educator. Caitlin’s dedication to providing equal access to educational opportunities is a cornerstone of her teaching philosophy. She believes in tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that each individual has the tools and support necessary to thrive academically and personally. As Education One’s Assistant Director of Graduation Pathways and Compliance, Caitlin collaborates with schools to provide students with educational experiences that enhance their learning and allow for student success. Caitlin’s passion and commitment for ensuring students have access to high quality educational opportunities allows her to bridge the gap between K-12 schools and the university in this role. Caitlin currently resides in Avilla, Indiana with her husband. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Amanda Webb

Deputy Director of Academics

Amanda has focused her career on building educational experiences that equip students with transferable skills to support student success after high school.  Amanda received her Bachelor’s of Art in Secondary Education and then Master’s of Art in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amanda’s values of high expectations and life-long learning led to her participation in several local and regional leadership groups during her years teaching high school before accepting the position of principal at her home district. With a focus on whole-child learning experiences, Amanda’s leadership centers on best practice, technological integration, and SEL.  As Education One’s Academic Support Specialist, Amanda works with the Accountability team to identify trends, strengths, and shortcomings of schools, based on quantitative and qualitative data, to provide schools with academic supports and resources.  In addition, Amanda works to support monitoring and oversight of all Education One sponsored schools through detailed review of monthly reporting requirements and accountability documents. Amanda is committed to helping ensure student success!  Amanda currently lives in Quincy, Michigan with her husband and fur child, Hurley. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys being outside on the lake, going up north for snowmobiling, and listening to podcasts.