Joy Phillips
GA
Summary
Accomplished School Administrator and teacher with 19+ years of experience in standards-based instruction, educational leadership, curriculum development, and school operations. Promoting student achievement through data-driven instruction and fostering collaborative school cultures as an effective teacher, Academic Coach, and Assistant Principal.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
School Administrator
Habersham County Schools
Clarkesville, GA
08.2020 - Current
- Orchestrated daily school operations for Woodville Elementary and Cornelia Elementary, ensuring compliance with state safety and educational standards.
- Facilitated job-embedded professional learning sessions focused on Georgia Standards of Excellence, resulting in measurable growth in teacher implementation of best practices.
- Served as Academic Coach (2020-2022) and Assistant Principal (2020-present).
Administrator
Rabun County Schools
Tiger, GA
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Spearheaded a comprehensive program (SWIS) aimed at challenging gifted and accelerated students for higher achievement and growth.
- Instituted a leveled reading program (with book room) integrated through all content areas.
- Created first digital magazine for Foxfire featuring elementary students.
- Managed school-wide curriculum implementation, collaboration among grade levels, and teacher evaluations at Rabun County Elementary.
- Served as a teacher (2014-2018) and an Assistant Principal (2018-2020).
Teacher
Habersham County Schools
Clarkesville, GA
08.2007 - 07.2014
- Developed and executed differentiated lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring high levels of student engagement and a mastery of core standards.
- Served as grade level leader.
Deputy Probate Judge/Interim Probate Judge
Rabun County Board of Commissioners
Clayton, GA
06.1986 - 05.1996
- Managed high-stakes legal documentation including probate and vital records, traffic court, and state elections with strict adherence to regulatory compliance.
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee, TN05-2013
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
TUI University
Cypress, CA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University
Gainesville, Georgia, GA05-2007
Skills
- Leadership: Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Performance Evaluation (TKES), Conflict Resolution
- Instructional: Curriculum Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Gifted Education, Data-Driven Assessment
- Administration: Regulatory Compliance, Student Information Systems (Power School), Crisis Management/Safety, Discipline
Certification
- Endorsements: Gifted, Science, Math
- Certifications: Georgia Alternative Leadership Certification (2019), Elementary Education, Middle Grades (Language Arts, Social Studies)
Timeline
School Administrator
Habersham County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Administrator
Rabun County Schools
08.2014 - 06.2020
Teacher
Habersham County Schools
08.2007 - 07.2014
Deputy Probate Judge/Interim Probate Judge
Rabun County Board of Commissioners
06.1986 - 05.1996
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
TUI University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Brenau University