🎯Helping Families Launch & Thrive with Proven Systems 🌟I'm Dr. Joy Bell and my mission is simple yet powerful: to help families not just succeed, but truly thrive. With over 25 years of experience working with families, I have developed a research-based proven Launch & Thrive framework that empowers families to create sustainable systems for success. This isn’t just about solving challenges—it's about building a strong foundation for a thriving future. The Launch & Thrive Approach At the heart of my work is a systems-focused approach. Through my Launch & Thrive program, I guide families in implementing practical, proven strategies to navigate transitions, enhance relationships, and achieve long-term goals. By combining research-backed methodologies with real-world experience, I equip families with the tools they need to thrive well together. A Career Rooted in Empowerment My journey has been defined by a passion for helping individuals and families overcome challenges and unlock their potential. From my early days in education to leading schools and launching my consulting firm, I’ve honed my ability to deliver personalized solutions that make a lasting impact. My Launch & Thrive framework reflects this expertise, offering families a clear and actionable path to success. Speaker, Advocate & Systems Builder Beyond my work with families, I share my insights as a speaker, consultant, and advocate for creating thriving systems in education, homes, and communities. Through conferences, workshops, and one-on-one consultations, I inspire and empower audiences to embrace a systems-focused mindset that drives sustainable growth. A Personal Passion for Growth When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, connecting with other professionals, and spending time with my family. These experiences continually shape my belief in the power of resilience, collaboration, and thoughtful systems to transform lives. Ready to Thrive Together? Let’s Connect! 💬I’m always eager to connect with families, educators, and organizations committed to creating meaningful change. Reach out and let’s build systems that help you and your family launch and thrive.
The Grace Space
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FounderThe Grace Space Mar 2009 - Present• Forges and maintains robust working relationships with various private and public sector school systems to provide professional development services.• Coordinates with school administrators to develop and implement strategic planning with an emphasis on curriculum development, teacher training, and accreditation. • Leverages decades of progressive leadership in education to equip teachers with the resources to succeed while helping them differentiate the curriculum to different types of learners. • Empowers K-12 learners by delivering personalized coaching and enhances outcomes by synthesizing complex subjects into easy-to-understand concepts.
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Middle School PrincipalLegacy Christian Jul 2020 - Dec 2022Frisco, Texas, United States• Maintained responsibility for developing and implementing new curriculum, policies, and procedures for the school to ensure seamless day-to-day operations.• Fostered a stimulating environment of academic excellence and student-centered programming that empowered students and educators to learn and grow.• Enhanced learning outcomes by coordinating with teachers one-on-one to provide instructional coaching while ensuring the curriculum was differentiated per each learner’s needs. • Contributed to increasing enrollment from 267 to ~400 for the upcoming year while serving as an instructional coach and transformative educational visionary. -
Principal/Head Of SchoolGrace Academy Of Dallas Aug 2018 - Jul 2020Dallas, Texas, United States• Managed the day-to-day operations of the school to ensure students received a quality education that met or exceeded state and federal guidelines. • Maintained responsibility for developing curriculum, managing budgets, and hiring and training an all-star ensemble of highly motivated teachers. • Played a critical role in working with teachers to meet the needs of a diverse student population; and provided innovation for school leadership.• Led the transition to remote learning during the pandemic by pioneering the implementation of an e-learning blueprint. -
Associate FacultyKaplan University & Ashford University (Online) Jan 2010 - May 2019• Taught undergraduate and graduate courses for both universities in a variety of subjects, including Early Childhood Curriculum, Intercultural Communication, Public Policy Assessment, and more. • Coordinated with department leadership from across both universities to design and/or redesign the curriculum; and provided support for e-learning course development. • Emerged as a thought leader by participating in conferences and public speaking engagements while remaining at the forefront of new best practices and technologies. • Contributed to the creation of an environment that promotes academic growth and equality while serving in a variety of graduate-level committees.
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Head Of SchoolFirewheel Christian Academy Dec 2014 - May 2018Garland, Texas, United States• Leveraged passion and expertise in secondary education to provide spiritual, educational, and administrative leadership to the instructional team. • Liaised with the board to oversee the development of the annual budget; and monitored expenditures, teaching performance, and expanded academic programming.• Led Firewheel successfully through the initial accreditation of the school. • Extended the school’s reach within the local community by forging strategic partnerships with community leaders; and expanded the existing PK-8 to a high school program.
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Virtual TeacherLaurel Springs Gifted & Talented Academy Aug 2009 - Jun 2016• Delivered engaging instruction to students in grades 4-12; and monitored performance to supply additional support as needed.• Worked with new teachers to assess teaching methodologies and materials, as an instructional coach; and served as an advisor for the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)Kennesaw State University Jan 2008 - Aug 2012Kennesaw, Georgia• Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses; and helped develop curriculum for the online and study abroad programs, as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education. • Coordinated with other faculty to provide new research procedures regarding IRB approvals for graduate-level programs, as a member of the Institutional Review Board (2008-2010).• Provided guidance on the integration of inclusive practices, as a member of the Elementary and Middle School Task Force (2009-2010); and spearheaded the selection of multiple college-level awards, as the Chair of the Bagwell College of Education Awards Committee (2011-2013). • Served in a variety of other capacities, including Undergraduate Dual Certification Coordinator, Special Education Graduate Program Coordinator, College Faculty Council, Special Education Committee, Admissions Committee, various search committees, and more. -
Interrelated/Inclusion TeacherCobb County School District Aug 2006 - Aug 2008Marietta, Georgia, United States• Empowered students in the 6th grade with exceptionalities by providing fun, stimulating instruction in small groups. • Collaborated with general education teachers to facilitate differentiated instruction for a diverse student population. • Participated in numerous ongoing professional development opportunities.
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Inclusion Reading/Resource TeacherRapides Parish School District Aug 2003 - May 2005Alexandria, Louisiana, United States• Provided reading, writing, and language arts instruction for 4th-grade general and special education students, as an Inclusion Reading Teacher (Aug 2003-Apr 2005).• Monitored and reviewed existing policies and curriculum to identify areas of improvement, as the Chair of the School Improvement Taskforce. • Partnered with general education teachers to integrate students into inclusive environments.• Provided resource services for 5th-grade special education students with mild to severe instructional special needs (Spring 2005).
Joy Bell, Ed.D. Education Details
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Elementary Education And Teaching
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Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions about Joy Bell, Ed.D.
What company does Joy Bell, Ed.D. work for?
Joy Bell, Ed.D. works for The Grace Space
What is Joy Bell, Ed.D.'s role at the current company?
Joy Bell, Ed.D.'s current role is Founder and CEO Grace Space | Family Systems Engineer|Keynote Speaker| Learning Difference Expert|Parent Advocate| Organizational Trainer|.
What schools did Joy Bell, Ed.D. attend?
Joy Bell, Ed.D. attended University Of Louisiana At Monroe, Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University, Kaplan University.
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