Joy Faulks; M. Ed.

I have worked in the educational system for nearly 30 years. I always knew I wanted to work with kids, from my early years as a youth director to a substitute teacher to eventually beginning my career as a special education teacher. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University, and my special education certification and Master in Education is from Tarleton University. I began my teaching career in elementary school and then shifted to middle school. After 11 years in the classroom, I transitioned into administration as an assistant principal for 18 years.

As a special education teacher, I taught elementary and middle school as a resource, inclusion, and life skills teacher. My time as an assistant principal was spent in middle school and more recently in elementary, where I honed my special education and Section 504 skills. I have developed and led others in supporting students with a variety of needs and disabilities. I have worked closely with diagnosticians to understand and be able to explain to parents and teachers not only the evaluation process but also what the evaluation means in layman's terms. I am knowledgeable in the skills and educational standards for your child. I have a brother with special needs and have supported and assisted my family with his education.

If you are looking for someone who is knowledgable, patient, skilled, persistent, dependable and will fiercely advocate for you, then I am your person for you.