The Joy School
Lauren Holcomb is an experienced educator with a background in elementary education and special education. Currently serving as a 3rd grade teacher at The Joy School since June 2023, Lauren previously worked at YES Prep Public Schools, where roles included special education teacher from August 2022 to June 2023 and special education manager and self-contained special education teacher from February 2018 to June 2022. Lauren holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Sam Houston State 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.