Meet Dr. Joy

Joy is actually a nickname my dad gave me when I was young, and somehow, it stayed. Long before Joy Work EDU, Joy Works, or any of the work I do today, there was simply Joy.

I grew up in a big Brooklyn family, surrounded by plenty of personalities, stories, laughter, love, and, I'm sure, more than a few big emotions. Those early experiences are part of who I am today: a wife, mom, educator, author, speaker, and someone who has always been deeply interested in people's feelings. I, for one, always had BIG FEELINGS. 

Much of my work has grown from my own life. Raising my children, spending years as an educator, and working alongside schools and organizations have all shaped the way I think about emotions, relationships, and the spaces we share.

I don't believe joy means everything is always easy. Life has taught me otherwise. For me, joy is something we grow in real life.

I guess it's fitting that a nickname my dad gave me all those years ago found its way into the work I would eventually build. 

Thank you for being here.
Love, Dr. Joy