Hi there, I’m Katie! I am beyond thrilled to be starting a new journey at Joyner and looking forward to being a part of the 3rd grade team! I grew up outside of Rochester, New York (Go Bills!!) and moved to NC in 2015.

This will be my 8th year of teaching! Prior to Joyner I taught Special Education and First Grade in Chapel Hill.

Outside of teaching, I love to attend cycling and barre classes! I also enjoy exploring with my sweet dog, Winnie. I am a lover of coffee, collecting coffee mugs, and trying new flavors at Crumbl’ Cookies!

SO looking forward to a wonderful year with you and your child!

Hello! My name is Maggie Bruce. I am so excited to begin my teaching career at Joyner! I am from Charlotte, NC and attended Appalachian State where I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education and my Masters in Reading Education. This past school year I have been teaching English at a primary school in beautiful Malaga, Spain and traveling as much as I can! I am thrilled to be a new member of the JYJ family and can’t wait for a great school year!

    Originally from northeastern Ohio, I journeyed to North Carolina to attend Wake Forest University where I learned to love all things southern, including my husband, to whom I have been married for 31 years!  I received a B.A. in Education and took my first teaching job in Charlotte, where I earned an M. Ed from UNC-Charlotte. My husband and I moved to Raleigh in 1988 and it was here that our three children were born.  

    Over the years, I have taught third grade, fourth grade, middle school, and also worked part time at Meredith College supervising student teachers.  After spending twelve delightful years as a JYJ parent, I joined the teaching staff in 2010. Both as parent and teacher, I learned that the “joy” in Joyner comes from the special relationships that grow and flourish between the members of the Joyner family. I feel incredibly fortunate to spend my days with curious JYJ third graders, sharing my love for learning, and especially reading.  When not at school, I am most likely, hiking at Umstead, biking on the Raleigh Greenways, playing with our rabbit, Stella, or curled up with a good book!

Hello friends and families! My name is Kaylah Piner, and I am so excited to join the JYJ family this year! I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC and have lived here my entire life. I recently graduated from UNC Greensboro, where I obtained my degree in Special and Elementary Education (Go Spartans!). I have always had a passion for education, ever since I was a little girl. It's a bit surreal to see my dreams finally become a reality. Outside of school, I love spending time with my friends and family, listening to music and going on road trips. I am so excited to join the 3rd grade team and embark on this new journey at this amazing school, and I look forward to making this year great!