The Joy School
Audrey Anastasia is an experienced educational and therapeutic professional with a diverse background spanning several decades. Currently serving as a Learning Specialist at The Joy School since August 2016, Audrey is dedicated to fostering a nurturing learning environment. In addition, Audrey has been an Independent Consultant providing tutoring in elementary subjects and teaching creative movement programs since June 2014. Previous roles include first and second-grade teaching positions at Houston ISD and teaching creative movement to children with special needs at River Performing Arts Center. Audrey’s extensive experience also includes roles in psychotherapy, group dynamics training, and curriculum development. Educational credentials include an M.A. in Dance Movement Therapy from Goucher College and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Stockton University.
The Joy School
Mission: The Joy School prepares students with learning differences to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment. Description: The Joy School is a nonsectarian, independent, non profit day school focused on meeting the unique needs of students who although intellectually capable, often have difficulty finding success in a traditional school environment. The School stives to provide the remediation, accommodation, and resources students need to first address academic deficits and then begin the process for returning to a mainstream school.