Emma Frost's Teaching Roles

Emma Frost's teaching roles at the Jean Grey School for Gifted Youngsters and related institutions included multiple subjects, though her tenure at the specific "Jean Grey School" (established post-Schism in 2011) saw her remain with Cyclops' faction, while Kitty Pryde joined Wolverine's Jean Grey School. However, her earlier and broader teaching responsibilities at the Xavier Institute and other mutant schools provide a detailed picture.

Subjects Taught

Ethics

Emma notably taught ethics courses, which became a source of irony given her morally ambiguous past. Kitty Pryde later overtook this role, renaming it "Ethics 101: Forgetting Everything You Learned From Emma Frost" in response to Frost's controversial methods.

English

She taught English literature, a role she shared with Jean Grey during their time at the Xavier Institute. This is explicitly stated in the X-Mansion's faculty listings.

Business

Emma also instructed business-related courses, leveraging her strategic acumen from her Hellfire Club background. This subject was occasionally shared with others like Northstar.

Telepathy and Combat Training

While not strictly academic, Emma specialized in telepathy-focused instruction, helping students refine their psychic abilities. She also contributed to team-building exercises and combat strategy sessions, often collaborating with staff like Colossus.

Additional Context on Her Teaching Style

Emma's approach blended psychological rigor with hands-on mentorship. She used her telepathy to address students' mental blocks (e.g., creating simulations for Prodigy to dissuade risky decisions) and conducted impromptu training sessions (e.g., with Penance to hone physical skills). Despite her effectiveness, her methods were often criticized for manipulation, as seen in her early attempts to recruit Kitty Pryde and the New Mutants through coercive telepathic scenarios. Post-reform, she balanced these tendencies with genuine investment in student welfare, such as aiding trauma recovery after events like Secret Wars II.

Her Role Over Time

Her role evolved alongside institutional changes: after Schism, she remained with Cyclops' faction, while the Jean Grey School's faculty under Wolverine and Kitty Pryde excluded her. Earlier, at the Massachusetts Academy and Xavier Institute, she held headmistress positions while teaching the above subjects.