Jenifer Joy
I am writing to express my interest in potential teaching or enrichment opportunities at Acton Academy. I am an educator and teaching artist relocating to Austin, with over a decade of experience working across public, private, alternative, and international learning environments.
My teaching approach is rooted in whole-child education, experiential learning, and social-emotional growth. I design learning experiences that integrate movement, music, storytelling, and hands-on inquiry to help students develop confidence, curiosity, and resilience. I am especially drawn to schools that value creativity, meaningful engagement, and the belief that joy and effort are essential components of learning.
I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to Acton in a classroom, enrichment, substitute or hybrid role, and to collaborate with a community that prioritizes student agency and connection. Thank you for your time and consideration!
Jenifer Joy
I was delighted to encounter your use of the Hero's Journey in your education model! I resonate with that and have aligned with that philosophy in my personal life and professional contributions!
I Spark JOY with the yo-yo, as a tool for STEAM, SEL, connection, and JOY in motion!
Interactive Learning Using the Yo-Yo!
Math with the Spark JOY Yo-Yo Shop & Science with The Yeet Station
This is a short sample from a larger arts-integrated lesson I use to support confidence, perseverance, and scientific thinking.
I’m happy to adapt this based on age group or interests.
I’m an arts-integrated educator and teaching artist with over a decade of experience designing experiential learning for children and communities. My work blends movement, music, storytelling, and hands-on STEAM concepts to help learners build confidence, curiosity, and joy through skill-based practice.
I’ve taught across public, private, alternative, homeschool, international, and university settings, and I specialize in creating inclusive learning environments that support social-emotional growth alongside academic engagement. Whether in classrooms, libraries, or community programs, I focus on joy as something we practice—not just feel.
I’m currently relocating to Austin, TX and exploring opportunities with non-public schools, youth-focused nonprofits, libraries, and community programs that value whole-child education, creativity, and meaningful engagement.

Jenifer Joy
Joy Takes Effort, Openness and YOU!
YoYo Science
YoYo Science
with Benny & Skyla
with Yeet the Yo& YoYo Magic Dot Fun
I believe that:
I am a natural teaching artist - facilitator - pilot partner
🧠 SEL, Mental Health & Belonging
My lived understanding of regulation, effort, and joy-as-practice resonates with:
I uniquely combine:

Creative, student-centered educator with 10+ years of experience designing and delivering arts-integrated, experiential learning for multi-aged students.
Specializes in building inclusive cultures through movement, skill-based activities, music, storytelling, and STEAM instruction.
Experienced across public, private, homeschool, international, and university settings.
Passionate about helping students develop confidence, curiosity, perseverance while supporting confidence, perseverance, and joyful engagement.


Jenifer Joy
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