Joe is a seasoned educator with an extensive background in Social and Emotional Learning integration in myriad of contexts. With a MaT in English from UCF and dual degrees in English and Linguistics from UF, Joe applied his learning in a Florida High School teaching reading and AP Language as well as a Seattle Independent School teaching middle school Language Arts, Technology, and Drama for over a decade.

Joe was deeply involved with DEI efforts, co-chairing the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, working on the NAIS SDLR, and attending PoCC yearly as well as joining the local-team for the 2019 PoCC in Seattle. He has completed the Klingenstein Institute as well as the Diversity Leadership Institute.

Now as a full-time IFSEL staff member, Joe works on program development and works with schools to realize their SEL goals. In his free time, and to come back to center, Joe loves to boulder, play board games, travel, and stay connected with his queer community.