Our Founder, Emily Smith

Emily Smith has a life long love and appreciation for the elegance of social politeness. In her adolescent years, she was a student in classes that taught etiquette and good manners, later becoming a Cotillion apprentice in Burlington, NC. In 2021, Emily made her debuet as a Shelby Debutante, formally entering her young adult years in Knoxville, TN and Raleigh, NC. A move from North Carolina to Texas happened in 2012 and Emily has called Dallas home ever since, establishing Etiquette by Emily in University Park, TX in 2024. Emily has loved teaching children of all ages the art of good manners and hopes to see kindness and character spread throughout schools, homes, and families. With a deep love for her community and desire to show kindness to those around her, Emily is a proud member of One Hundred Shares, Dallas CASA, Bible Study Fellowship and Dallas Symphony Orchestra League. She is married to Preston and they have two young children, Annie & Bennett.

I believe that kindness is the essence of good manners and I love making the process of learning kindness fun and interactive. Whether a 4 year old is practicing choosing kind words or a high school graduate is preparing for the Debutante Ball, I can’t wait to practice kindness and social politeness with your children.

I bring my experience as a Cotillion Apprentice and a Shelby Debutante, as well as my training under Etiquette Expert, Amy Ranier, to offer etiquette on all levels and for all ages. My portfolio of courses spans across a wide array of etiquette topics, but the foundation of each class rests on the reality that words are powerful, gratitude is a must, confidence is a skill, and courtesy reveals character.

As I teach the proper fork to use there is also a constant introduction to the foundational skills of social awareness, respect and kindness. Developing confidence and character are social skills that all children need and learning the skills taught in each course will create connection through kindness. I have a deep passion for kindness and character and am honored to teach your children to extend poise at home, school, and beyond!

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