The Joy School Unlocking a Child's Learning Potential

Our School
Our School
The Joy School prepares students with learning differences in grades k-8 to return to traditional classroom settings by enabling them to reach their academic and social potential in a safe, supportive environment.

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Why JOY?
Why JOY?

There's more to TJS than small classes. Explore this section of our site to learn why parents send their kids here and why top-notch teachers choose to work here.
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Admissions
Admissions
Finding the right school for a child who has learning differences can be a frustrating and confusing process. We hope that through an in-depth parent tour, you are able to get the help and support you need.
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Academics
Academics

If there is one thing that is true about The Joy School’s curriculum, it is that there is no “one size fits all” program. We meet students where they are, fix what we can fix and give strategies for the rest.
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Summer Programs
Summer Programs
Our summer programs are open to all students with learning differences in the Greater Houston area. Check out our academic and social offerings!
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- Summer Programs
Other Services
Other Services
The Joy School provides additional services for current and prospective students as well as students from other schools. These programs are open to all students with learning differences in the Greater Houston area.
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Giving
Giving

We deeply appreciate the parents, grandparents, alumni, foundations and friends who support our mission of educating children with learning differences through the Annual Luncheon, Annual Fund, and many other events!
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Tours

Fast Facts

Contact Info

Students, Faculty, Class Sizes

Who's Who

Founder & Head of School
Shara Bumgarner

Assistant Head of School
Lara Leigh Bergoon

Director of Admissions
Christine Pratt

Dean of Students & Family Support
Stephanie Malveaux
Laura Gray

Dean of Faculty
Rachel Williams

Transition Coordinator
Andrea Dorr

Director of Development
Deborah Kirkland

Director of Enrollment Management
Rob Wise

Program Director
Elyse Trusell

Webmaster & Director of Communications
Annelise Herr

Memberships & Accreditations

How School Should Be
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Admissions Process