Joy N. Manna
Zionsville,IN
Summary
Mission-driven professional with a Master's in Education and experience in community leadership and donor stewardship. Skilled in cultivating strong community relationships, leading volunteer teams, and executing philanthropic outreach initiatives. Committed to driving positive change and enhancing educational opportunities through strategic collaboration and outreach efforts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Isaiah 117 House – Nonprofit Organization
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated logistics of children entering our transitional home awaiting foster care
- Worked closely with agencies and maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive data
- Delivered training to volunteers in trauma-informed care, procedures and expectations when dealing with children ages 0-19
- Recruited and supported 80 plus volunteers at our location
- Provided day-to-day administrative support and collaborated across teams: local, state, and national
- Assisted with planning and executing events, community awareness, and fundraising
- Demonstrated flexibility, positivity, and initiative in a mission-driven environment
Elementary Teacher
Zionsville Community Schools
07.2006 - 07.2021
- Provided daily instruction, utilizing data-driven best practices to maximize individual growth
- Maintained student records and ensured compliance with educational standards
- Collaborated with educational teams, staff and administration to implement school-wide initiatives
- Demonstrated excellence in communication and conflict resolution, managing classroom dynamics and parent-teacher relations with professionalism
Previous Teaching Positions
MSD of Pike Township
01.2001 - 01.2006
ISD of Cypress-Fairbanks
01.1999 - 01.2001
ISD of Tomball Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
Atwood Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Board Member
Zionsville Football Board – 501(c)(3) Organization
01.2022 - 2026
- Acted as liaison between coaching staff and parents of 140-member football team
- Coordinated volunteers, scheduled activities, team meals, and weekly needs of the team
- Assisted in fundraising, securing sponsorships, and planning events
- Managed weekly communication with coaches, players, parents and school administration
- Collaborated with board and community members in hospitality efforts to ensure a positive experience for all
- Worked with a variety of businesses to secure services and products needed to support the program
Education
Masters Degree - Special Education
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K–8)
Goshen College
Goshen, IN01.1997
Skills
- Collaborative relationship building
- Administrative Support & Compliance Coordination
- Event Planning & Fundraising
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Volunteer Management software, Canva, and Constant Contact
- Strategic Thinking & Initiative
- Educational background
- Collaborative problem-solving
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Isaiah 117 House – Nonprofit Organization
03.2023 - 05.2025
Board Member
Zionsville Football Board – 501(c)(3) Organization
01.2022 - 2026
Elementary Teacher
Zionsville Community Schools
07.2006 - 07.2021
Previous Teaching Positions
MSD of Pike Township
01.2001 - 01.2006
ISD of Cypress-Fairbanks
01.1999 - 01.2001
ISD of Tomball Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
Atwood Elementary School
01.1997 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K–8)
Goshen College
Masters Degree - Special Education
Indiana University