Joyce Vermeer

Joyce Vermeer is a Lecturer and educational professional with expertise in early childhood education. She currently serves as an Early Childhood Consultant for the Northwest Area Education Agency in Sioux City, IA, while pursuing a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. Her career spans roles as a preschool teacher/director, Early Childhood Iowa local director, and first-grade teacher.

• Education:
  • M.A., University of South Dakota
  • B.A., Dordt College
• Professional Affiliations:
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • Iowa Early Childhood Leadership Team
  • Project Approach Certification from Best Practices, Inc.

Vermeer specializes in implementing research-based early childhood curricula and Iowa's child assessment system. She provides professional development for preschool teachers and has presented at multiple state NAEYC conferences.