Director

JoAnn has worked in the horticulture field for over 30 years as a landscape designer and horticulture educator. She holds a secondary VA state licensure in horticulture and floriculture education and headed the horticulture education program at Valley Career and Technical Center, in Fishersville VA, for several years.  JoAnn enthusiastically served students of all abilities in her capacity as a horticulture teacher. 

JoAnn holds a Greenhouse Operators Certification from the Virginia Flower Growers Association.  Her specialities include,  accessible gardening and landscaping, landscaping with trees, shrubs, and native plants, sustainable agriculture and organic gardening vegetable and ornamental. Additionally, she specializes in houseplant care and propagation, greenhouse crop production and floral design.  Her landscape work has been recognized by Garden Clubs of America.  JoAnn is a veteran of the US Navy and Air Force Reserves.  She holds certificates and an Associates Degree in Horticulture and Floriculture from BRCC and VWCC, and a BS in Business Administration from EMU.