LIZ BANKS
Founder of J.O.Y. Teen Mentoring and Wellness Coaching
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
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Certified IAP Wellness Coach
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Member, International Association of Professional Life Coaches​
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27 years in K-12 Education as a teacher, principal, assistant principal, mentor, and coach
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Certified K-12 School Administrator
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​Masters of Education with a specialization in Principalship, Saginaw Valley State University
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Certified K-12 Teacher
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Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Science and Social Studies, University of Michigan
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Certified, Trauma Informed Care
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Certified, CPR, First Aid, Epi-pen
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Basketball Coach
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Basketball Trainer
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AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS
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Recipient, Oakland County Teacher of the Year Award
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Recipient, Detroit Piston’s Game Changer Award
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Nominated, Michigan Department of Education Talent Pool
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Nominated, American Disney Teacher of the Year Award
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Nominated, Allen S. Whitney Memorial Award
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Elected, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
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Member, Kappa Delta Pi, an Educational Honors Society​