In this episode Stephanie speaks with Dr. Michele Joseph, Head of School at Gateway Academy about supporting high school students as they transition into young adulthood. Gateway Academy is a private school in Houston, Texas that serves 6th-12th grade students with academic and social challenges. Through their programming, Gateway supports students on their path to employment, college, and life beyond high school. Throughout her years in education, Michele has found teaching and addressing specific skills such as social communication, problem-solving, time management, and other executive functions have increased all students’ success post high school no matter which direction they take. Michele shares with us her knowledge, talks about Gateways’ unique programing, and gives advice to all parents as they prepare for the young adult years.

Dr. Michele Joseph, EdD is the Founding Head of School of Gateway Academy in Houston, Texas. Her background includes a BS in Speech/Language Pathology, MEd specializing in special populations, and experience as a classroom teacher, Behavior Specialist, and Learning Resource Teacher for 13 years in public schools.  She has been the Principal and Head of School in private schools since 1999. She obtained her Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Dissertation topic of Predictors of Post-Secondary Participation of Neurodiverse Individuals.

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