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Mr. Ryan Fotta

I have had the pleasure of teaching at Joyner for over ten years now.  I enjoy guiding my students' creativity in my room and giving them the freedom to develop into the artist they want to be. I enjoy working with clay most of all since I concentrated in ceramics at East Carolina University.

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Ms. Mary Lee Hoyle

Hello! My name is Mary Lee Hoyle and I am so excited and thrilled to be your librarian! Prior to joining the Joyner family, I taught language arts for ten years, eight of which were with WCPSS. I am a native North Carolinian and grew up in Asheboro (where the zoo is) and currently live in Willow Springs with my husband, Matthew and our children, Josephine, and Holden.
I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2009 and Appalachian State University in 2021. I enjoy playing tennis, baking, and reading of course! I love to spend time with my family and the beach is my favorite place to visit. 
 
Fun Facts:
My favorite book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
My birthday is New Year's Day 
I love SCUBA diving
I was a high school swim coach for several years
I love water sports
 

Music

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Ms. Heather Scott

Heather Scott is elated to join the staff of JYJ as Music Teacher! Mrs. Scott has been teaching music for 25 years with 10 years as a full-time classroom teacher in grades K-12. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University-Bloomington, where her primary instrument was saxophone.
 
Ms Scott looks forward to working with every student at JYJ! Our classes will explore the foundations of music, learn about different music genres, music across the globe, ukulele, recorder, and so many more hands-on exciting musical activities! Ms. Scott is also excited to offer students the opportunity to grow beyond the general music classroom in extra-curricular Chorus.
 
When Mrs.Scott isn't teaching music or volunteering in her children's schools, she enjoys spending time with her son and daughter, their two cats, and golden retriever. She also loves to read, grill delicious foods, bake desserts, play poker, and finished an Ironman triathlon in 2016! 
 
Cheers to an exciting year in music at JYJ!

 

Physical Education

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Mr. Timothy Poyer

My name is Tim Poyer and I have taught physical education at Joyner for 27 years.
I am from Whitney Point, NY and have 5 brothers (I'm the second youngest).
My wife Julie and I have 2 beautiful girls.
Emma is at NC State and Calli is at Sanderson High School.
In my spare time I love to read, golf and spend time with my family!

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Ms. Terrie Braxton

My name is Ms. Braxton and I am the Tech Facilitator and Technology Teacher at Joyner Elementary. This is my 22nd year teaching and my 18th year in Wake County. I am a graduate of both NCSU (BS) and ECU (M.Ed.) Go Pack & Pirates! Don't worry UNC fans, we are a divided home and I will cheer for them on special occasions ;-).  When I am not at school, you might find me enjoying the outdoors. I love reading, sea turtles, and growing flowers.