Joy Finney Ed. D.

Experience

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  Sparta Schools

  May 1995 - Jul 1999

  Elementary Educator

  I was a first grade facilitator, where a well rounded curriculum was taught in all core subject areas. I was able as a summer educator to experience various grade levels such as: 1,3,4,& 5. I was a committee member for our reading curriculum and the High School FACS Advisory Team. I established the 5th grade yearbook program. I also assisted the High School Volleyball Coach and was Head Middle and High School Volleyball Coach.

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  SS

  Jul 1999 - Jun 2008

  MIddle School Principal/Administration

  I worked with a great staff and community who advocated for our student's future to become career and college ready. During my tenure in the middle school we worked hard to establish the new GLE's and raised our MAP scores. We also adjusted our schedule from a ten block to a seven period day, and fine tuned our curriculum to meet the needs of our students. I also coached High School and MS Volleyball, and was cheer coach for a one year stint. Implementation of Cite Council (Parent Involvement Committee), PLC, PBiS, NWEA, RTI & PD team during my time at the Middle School. Show less

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  Sparta R-III Schools

  Jul 2008 - Jul 2014

  Elementary Principal

  I work with a wonderful community, staff and students on a daily basis. My career involves planning and implementing curriculum, schedules, and work within a collaborative PLC group. We are also a PBiS school where a positive spin is put on choices we make daily. My mission is to advocate for students in all possible aspects to make them a success, from Differentiation/RTI, to wellness, health and self esteem. In a small district such as ours you learn to wear many hats, among those I have been Federal Programs Director, 11 years, Curriculum Director, PLC Coach/Administrator, PBiS Coach, Wellness Committee Chair, CSIP Committee Chair, MSIP Committee Chair, NWEA Administrator, MAP Administrator, NEE Administrator, STAR Administrator, Crisis Prevention, Intervention and Restraint Training. Show less

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  Sparta Middle School

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Library Media Specialist
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  Nixa Public High School

  May 2016 - May 2020

  Work Experience/Transition Coordinator/Process Coordinator
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  Educational Administrator/Educator Special Services

  May 2020 - now

  Retired from Public Education
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  CHRISTIAN COUNTY ENTERPRISES INC

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2023

  Executive Director
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  Sparta RIII Elementary School

  Jul 2023 - now

  Teacher

  Teaching Kindergarten in a rewarding district and giving back to a great community of people.