MEET JOY
I was born and raised in Charleston's West Ashley community and am proud to be both a product of and a mother in Charleston County public schools. I attended CCSD schools and years later watched my own four children learn, grow, and succeed in those same schools. Those experiences have given me a unique perspective on the importance of strong public schools and the impact they have on families and communities. As a mother, I understand the hopes parents have for their children and the trust they place in our schools each day. As a public education advocate and community leader, I have dedicated years to supporting students, families, and educators while working to ensure every child in Charleston County has access to an excellent education and the opportunity to succeed. In leadership roles supporting public education, I have worked alongside parents, educators, and community members advocating for policies and investments that create better opportunities for students. Through this work, I have seen firsthand the impact that is possible when communities come together around a shared commitment to student success. I believe strong schools require strong governance. School board members have a responsibility to set clear priorities, provide thoughtful oversight, steward taxpayer resources responsibly, and hold the district accountable for results. Effective boards focus on policy and strategy, support educators, maintain transparency, and work collaboratively to solve problems and build public trust.
WHY I 'M RUNNING.
I'm running for the Charleston County School Board in District 7 because I believe every child deserves an excellent public education, every teacher deserves strong support, and every family deserves a real voice in our schools.
Charleston County is home to extraordinary students and dedicated educators. We must build on that strength by supporting teachers, expanding strong academic and arts programs, and focusing on results that matter for students.
As a mother of four children who have attended Charleston County schools, a longtime public education advocate, and a community leader, I have spent nearly a decade serving students and families across Charleston County. Since 2018, I have served in leadership roles with school PTAs and School Improvement Councils, the South Carolina PTA, the League of Women Voters of Charleston, the Charleston NAACP, and district committees focused on improving our schools.
I am honored to have earned the trust of West Ashley voters who elected me twice to the CCSD District 10 Constituent School Board. I served for five years and was the Vice Chair for three years. During my service, I worked on student disciplinary hearings, school rezoning decisions, and student transfer requests. These issues directly impacted students, families, and schools across West Ashley. That experience gave me a deeper understanding of district governance and the importance of balancing fairness, accountability, and the needs of our community.
Today, I continue that work through leadership roles supporting arts education and student opportunities in our schools. I’m running to strengthen our schools, expand opportunity for students, and ensure every child is prepared for success in college, careers, and life.
I have been a consistent and vocal advocate for public education in Charleston County, working alongside parents, educators, and community members to push for excellence, accountability, and student success. I believe our schools are strongest when families, educators, and leaders work together with shared purpose and mutual respect.
I believe strong schools require strong board governance: clear priorities, responsible stewardship, true transparency, and proactive, solutions-driven leadership. I will not wait for problems to grow. I will work to anticipate challenges early, address gaps quickly, and focus the district on what drives student success.
Strong public schools are essential to the future of West Ashley and our entire community. I will bring people together, restore trust between families and schools, and focus on practical solutions that improve outcomes for every student.
I’m running to be a strong, proactive voice for West Ashley families, a committed advocate for educators, and a steady leader focused on delivering the excellent public schools our children deserve.