Joy graduated from Purdue University, West Lafayette with an B.S. in Education as well as a M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Adult Education. She has taught at residential and public schools. She has also Directed a non-for-profit childcare facility under Community Action of Greater Indianapolis. She has worked for Purdue University teaching college coursework as well as community-based education. Joy is currently a 2018 Teach for America Corps member. Joy joined the Purpose Preparatory team in 2017 and is enthused to continue working with scholars to reach their potential. Fulfilling the role of Response to Intervention (RTI) coordinator will enable her to support educators to help scaffold their student's understanding and provide equitable access to skills, process, and content.