Jo-Anne King

Advocates4Autism

Advocates for

Inclusive Education for All.

 Serving Greater Houston

Special Education

General Education

 

With over 20 years of experience as an educator, mentor, and instructional leader, I have dedicated my career to helping students thrive in both general education and special education by continuously serving as a member of both General Education and ARD Committees, addressing specific individual needs and student growth.

 

 

In addition, I have been an advocate by supporting teachers in their professional growth, focusing on the many aspects of educating young minds.

 

My journey has taken me through a wide range of roles—from English and CTE teacher to Dean of Student Culture, ESL Coordinator, and campus mentor across several Texas school districts.

 

Most recently, I served as Dean of Student Culture at Harmony School of Innovation in Katy, where I also led ESL programming and professional development for faculty.

Prior to that, I spent over a decade in Clear Creek and Pasadena ISDs designing work-based learning programs, building partnerships with local businesses, and preparing students for college and career success.

I hold a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University and multiple Texas State Board of Educator certifications including Principal, ESL, Special Education, and T TESS Appraiser. Now retired from the classroom and public school, I remain passionate about education and am exploring new opportunities to make an impact—whether through consulting, mentoring, or public service.

With over 20 years of experience as an educator, mentor, and instructional leader, I have dedicated my career to helping students thrive in both general education and special education by continuously serving as a member of both General Education and ARD Committees, addressing specific individual needs and student growth.

 

 

In addition, I have been an advocate by supporting teachers in their professional growth, focusing on the many aspects of educating young minds.

 

My journey has taken me through a wide range of roles—from English and CTE teacher to Dean of Student Culture, ESL Coordinator, and campus mentor across several Texas school districts.

 

 

Most recently, I served as Dean of Student Culture at Harmony School of Innovation in Katy, where I also led ESL programming and professional development for faculty.

Prior to that, I spent over a decade in Clear Creek and Pasadena ISDs designing work-based learning programs, building partnerships with local businesses, and preparing students for college and career success.

 

I hold a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Lamar University and multiple Texas State Board of Educator certifications including Principal, ESL, Special Education, and T TESS Appraiser. Now retired from the classroom and public school, I remain passionate about education and am exploring new opportunities to make an impact—whether through consulting, mentoring, or public service.

 

 

Certifications

 

  • English As A Secondary Language Supplement 6-12
  • Special Education Supplement 6-12
  • EC-12 Principal 
  • Vocational Trade and Industry Co-Op 6-12
  • English Language Arts and Reading 8-12
  • Vocational Marketing Education 6-12 (Life)
  • Vocational Home Economics Education 6-12 (Life)
  • T-TESS Appraiser

 

 

Memberships

 

  • TASA - Texas Association of Secondary Administrators
  • COPAA - Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates (P)
  • IECA - Independent Educational Consultants (P)
  • IASE - International Association of Special Education
  • IIO - Inclusion-International.org

 

 
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