Michele Joseph is the Founding Head of School of Gateway Academy. Her goal for starting Gateway Academy was to provide a nurturing and challenging environment for neurotypical learners to grow as individuals and practice navigating real world expectations in the community.

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.

Her areas of research interests include: ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Employment for Neurodiverse population, and Effective Non-Profit Management.

Dr. Joseph has a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, K-12 Education, Literacy, Educational Consulting, and Classroom Management. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Certificate of Non Profit Leadership focused in Educational Leadership and Administration from Rice University. 

She obtained her Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a Dissertation topic of Predictors of Post-Secondary Participation of Neurodiverse Individuals: A Quantitative Exploratory A Posteriori Study.