Joy Marilie

Joy Marilie, a respected educator and consultant with nearly two decades of experience in arts education and child development, built her foundational expertise through a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education. She dedicated 14 transformative years to designing curriculum and leading instruction in NYC early childhood programs and public elementary schools, making a profound impact on under-resourced communities. Her leadership further flourished as Managing Director of the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and as Arts Director for the Bronx Charter School for the Arts. In these pivotal roles, Marilie adeptly oversaw comprehensive music, theater, dance, and visual arts departments, while also serving as an instructional coach, providing crucial professional development in curriculum and classroom management to enrichment teachers across diverse disciplines.

Complementing her institutional work, Joy Marilie is a highly regarded conscious parenting coach, guiding adults in cultivating environments where creativity and connection thrive. She specializes in empowering families with toddlers and supporting first-generation ‘gentle’ or conscious parents, providing crucial strategies to understand child behaviors, shift from reactive to proactive parenting, and strengthen familial relationships. Marilie extends her significant influence through robust digital platforms, where her expert insights on child development and conscious discipline engage a thriving community of over 150,000 followers. Her multifaceted approach uniquely positions her to bridge the gap between educational theory and practical, real-world application, making her a vital resource for both professionals and parents.