PRINCIPAL
Dr. Connie Y. Stolworthy (Founder & Principal)
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A Message from Connie:
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- Ed.D in Education (Walden University)
- M.A in Teaching (Grand Canyon University)
- B.S. in Elementary Education (Utah State University)
- 20+ years teaching elementary school
- 25+ years experience in facilitating instruction for groups of 30 - 150 children, teenagers, adults
A Message from Connie:
Over 15 years ago I joked that I was working on my doctorate of education so that after my husband retired, I could go with him to the wilds of Idaho and be the superintendent, principal, teacher, and custodian of a one-room schoolhouse. Here is proof that the Lord has a sense of humor. My husband, retired from being a paramedic/firefighter with the City of Las Vegas, has been helping with the custodial duties of an 8 room school in the Las Vegas area--where I am superintendent, principal, and teacher. It is not what I had thought it would be... it is something much better!
I have been greatly concerned about the direction of education in our country. I feel that the focus needs to be more on students learning and growing in a supportive environment. Being with family is more important than homework. The focus should not be on test scores and students should not be going home with hours of homework. Kids still need to be kids! Technology is a tool that can compliment their education, but it should never be used as a replacement for the teacher.
Because of these concerns, I have worked to create JOY Academy of Southern Nevada, a private, nonprofit, faith-based school to empower students to become lifelong, self-directed learners. We start the day with prayer, then we work together doing hands-on learning as much as possible. We are as likely to be using a hammer or measuring tape as a pencil! Our students have recess. At the end of the day, they go home to be with their family or do activities that they want to do: there is no homework. Students have time to read what they want to read and spend time doing family activities.
The Academy name of JOY is in honor of my parents: my mother's initials are J.O.Y. My parents raised a family of 10 children on my dad's teacher's salary, and he always referred to his wife as his greatest joy.
My husband and I have raised 6 children in Henderson, Nevada. We have 18 grandchildren.
Assistant PRINCIPAL
Brent A. Bartlett
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- M.A in Education Technology (Western Governors University)
- B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education (Western Governors University)
- 15+ years teaching high school
Brent Bartlett grew up on a farm in Maine. He joined the United States Navy in 1995 after high school and served 4 years, leaving due to injury. Brent earned an Associate Degree in Electromechanical Engineering and spent 12 years working in manufacturing as a technician specializing in electrical, mechanical, robotics, and automation control systems. He has been married to his wife, Sherah, since December 1999, and has 2 children – Gracelyn and Annelise.
He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Western Governors University in 2010 and a Master's Degree in Education Technology in 2011. Brent taught for 9 years in Clark County School District at Coronado High School. He has taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, College Preparatory, Topics of Modern Mathematics, Trigonometry, and Personal Finance. Brent has been teaching at JOY Academy since 2000.
He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Western Governors University in 2010 and a Master's Degree in Education Technology in 2011. Brent taught for 9 years in Clark County School District at Coronado High School. He has taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, College Preparatory, Topics of Modern Mathematics, Trigonometry, and Personal Finance. Brent has been teaching at JOY Academy since 2000.
