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Ms. Jenna Bishop
Hi! My name is Jenna Bishop and I’m so excited to be a part of the family at Joyner Elementary! I moved last year to North Carolina from Maine and am looking forward to more sunshine and less snow! I graduated from the University of Maine in 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education as well as Early Childhood Education. I have experience teaching both First Grade and Kindergarten in Maine and I’m thrilled for my fourth year with a class to be with the Kindergarten kiddos at Joyner! Outside of work, I love going out and exploring new places. I’m always looking to find new trails to walk, good restaurants to eat at, performances to attend, and more. I’m so excited to meet everyone and get started with the year, I cannot wait to see how these learners grow!
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Ms. Amy Forbes
I love being a part of the JYJ family and Kindergarten team. I grew up in Warren, Pennsylvania, a small, beautiful town. I moved to NC to attend college at East Carolina University. Yes! I am a proud pirate! I graduated from ECU, in 1999, with my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development. I then obtained by K-6 degree. I taught for 12 years in Morehead City, NC before becoming a part of the Joyner family. I have a son and daughter who both attend Joyner. Outside of work, my family is my life. I love doing anything outdoors with my children, running, hiking, reading and spending time with our beloved dog Stella. I absolutely love working with children. I love to fuel their curiosity, encourage their love of learning and watch them grow. I can not imagine a more rewarding job. I am so excited to begin a new and outstanding year. .
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Ms. Whitney Illing
Hi, my name is Whitney Illing! This is my 5th year teaching at the JYJ! I grew up in Mocksville, NC, a small town outside of Winston-Salem. I have always known I wanted to be a teacher! I attended NC State (Go Pack!) where I received my degree in Elementary Education. I then went on to receive my master’s degree in reading from NC State. For fun I enjoy relaxing on the beach, spending time with my family and cheering on the Wolfpack! I cannot wait to spend this year getting to know you and your child!
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Mrs. Misty Radford
I have over 15 years of experience in the field of education, previously working at The Jordan Child and Family Enrichment Center, first as a NCPK teacher and more recently as a member of the administrative team, serving as an Educational Coordinator for children from birth to age six.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, Everett, who is a kindergartner at Joyner this year! I love being outdoors, reading, flowers and plants, and snuggling my dog (Murphy) and cat (Baxter). As a fellow parent, I look forward to walking beside you in this new journey. As an educator, I am thrilled to pave the way for your child’s future success in elementary school. I am eager to inspire a true love for learning for all the students in my class!
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Ms. Jordan Watson
Hi everyone! My name is Jordan Watson and I am so excited to join your team and school family at Joyner! I just graduated from ECU in May with my Elementary Education degree and am continuing to get my masters in Early Childhood Education. I am thrilled to be a part of the Kindergarten team for my first year and become great friends with everyone. I am originally from Maryland and will be new to the Raleigh area, but I am honored to be able to begin my teaching journey at Joyner Magnet and continue to spread the vision of your school for giving children the best education possible. Can’t wait to meet everyone soon!!
