Hi! I’m Joy Marilie,
Educator, Coach, Consultant, Artist
With over 20 years of experience in arts education and a deep understanding of child development, I offer a unique approach that supports and guides both parents and educators. I am passionate about exploring the systemic factors that shape our interactions with children and influence how we approach their learning and growth. Whether helping adults build stronger connections with children or guiding educators in creating engaging learning environments, my work is rooted in the belief that mutually respectful connections and developmental knowledge are key to success. Through this lens, I provide the support needed to cultivate environments where creativity and connection thrive, transforming the learning experience by fostering growth, collaboration, and creativity for all involved.
Arts and Education Background
I’m an educator, singer, song-writer and classical clarinetist. I’m a native New Yorker with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, a Masters degree in Childhood Education, and nearly 20 years of experience in arts education and leadership.
For 14 years I designed curriculum and taught in NYC early childhood programs and public elementary schools, primarily serving under resourced communities. Once fully out of the classroom, I served as the Managing Director of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Arts Director for Bronx Charter School for the Arts, overseeing the music, theater, dance, and visual arts departments. As an instructional coach and school leader, I supported enrichment teachers across various disciplines through direct coaching and professional development in the areas of instruction, curriculum development, and classroom management.
In 2019, I transitioned to consulting schools, nonprofit arts organizations and businesses helping to strengthen their arts and enrichment programs and teachers. Outside of schools I share my expertise through talks trainings and conference presentations.
Client List
Bronx Charter School for the Arts
The Equity Project Charter School
Harlem School of the Arts
Brilla Public Charter Schools
Resurrection Schools
Brilla College Prep Elementary School
Movement Exchange
Loveevery
South Mountain Nature School
Sankofa Learning Center
Dancing Classrooms
Gather Forest School
“Yelling and screaming weren’t effective, yet in those moments of stress, that’s all I knew to do. It wasn’t the parent I wanted to be, and it wasn’t changing her behavior.”
Journey to Conscious Parenting
With about 15 years of experience, at the time, as a teacher and school leader, I assumed my skills would easily translate into parenting. But when my daughter hit 15 months and began showing those classic “terrible two” behaviors, none of my teacher techniques worked. I felt helpless, frustrated, and defeated. Yelling and screaming weren’t effective, yet in those moments of stress, that’s all I knew to do. It wasn’t the parent I wanted to be, and it wasn’t changing her behavior.
My breaking point came one day when I plopped my food-covered daughter into bed with my husband and said, “I need a break.” I went downstairs, broke down in tears, and realized I needed to bridge the knowledge gap between teaching and parenting. I began reading book after book, diving into research on child development and discipline, learning how to understand my daughter’s behaviors and shift from reacting to being proactive and responsive.
As I applied what I learned, I was increasingly more equipped to navigate my daughter’s behaviors because I understood them. The process transformed me, my parenting, and my work in education. We stopped clashing and began connecting.
As an educator at heart, I felt compelled to share what I’d learned. If I could learn something new after 20 years working with kids, surely other moms could benefit too. Now, I’m on a mission to help moms, especially moms of color, break the cycle of frustration, yelling, and ineffective punishments. With my support, I’ll help you strengthen your relationship with your children in conscious, creative ways.
Ready to start transforming your relationship with your child from reactive to responsive?
⭐Interesting Facts About Me⭐
I love to read, but rarely have time for for physical books. I listen to 2-3 books per month.
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I created an album of music for children when I was teaching. 11 out 12 songs were written for and performed by my students before the creation of the album. Listen here.
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I played classical clarinet form 6th grade through grad school. My original dream job was playing for the NY Philharmonic.
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I love crafting. My newest crafting hobby is crocheting.
I’m a certified Spin instructor as of Summer 2025. I have not put the certification to use… yet.
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Right after college I had 55 private students on flute, clarinet and saxophone,
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I’m Loveevery’s Music expert. You can see some of the work I’ve done for them here.
I studied permaculture for a year. I’m still learning ways to live more sustainably and grow my own food.
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