Michele Joseph is the Founder and Head of Gateway Academy. Her goal for starting Gateway Academy was to provide a nurturing and challenging environment for 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 reading and special populations, and experience as a classroom teacher, Behavior Specialist, and Learning Resource Teacher for 13 years in public schools.  She has been in private schools since 1999.

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.

Her areas of research interests include: ADHD, autism, Dyslexia, employment for neurodiverse individuals, and effective nonprofit management.

Dr. Joseph is a strong entrepreneur professional with a Certificate of Nonprofit Leadership focused in Educational Leadership and Administration from Rice University. She 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 post high school transition.

Her true love is creating programs and opportunities for neurodiverse individuals as she has guided many individuals through the process of starting new programs and schools.  She has served on the Westview School Board of Trustees, the Houston Board of the International Dyslexia Association, and as an advisory member of the ADDA-SR.