Hi! My name is Joy Alexander and I am the director of the West Lake Middle School Luminaires! The 2023/2024 school year marks my first year here at WLMS and my 4th year teaching. I am excited to be a part of this amazing school and dance program and help to build a strong and thriving dance program and culture. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for dance with my students and all of WLMS Wolves.

I grew up in Beaumont, TX and was a 3 year member of the West Brook STARS Drill Team where I served as a Junior Lieutenant and Captain my senior year. I was also a member of iRule Dance studio and 3 year Senior Company Member. During my time on both teams I performed in California and New York, attended classes at Alvin Ailey and Broadway Dance Center, and worked with a TONY Award winning choreographer and many other big name choreographers. After graduating I attended Sam Houston State University and was a 3 year member of the Orange Pride Dance Team (Eat ‘Em Up Kats!). 

After graduating from Sam Houston I took a year off and taught dance at iRule Dance Studio. After that year off  I moved to Dallas to complete my Masters in Education from Dallas Baptist University and in 2020 started my teaching career. I taught elementary for 3 years before making the move to middle school. I still enjoy taking dance classes around the Houston area. If I’m not working I’m either with my family, traveling, or trying new and exciting things around the city. 

I love being a part of the WLMS community and can’t wait to see what this year has in store!

Welcome to WLMS Dance! My name is Ms. Burnett and I'm so excited to be teaching dance this year! I will be going into my Second year of teaching dance here at WLMS and being the Assistant Director for the Luminaires Dance Team. I am a mother of one to a loving little boy. His name is Zion and he will be 3 in February. I received my B.S in Secondary Teaching of Dance and minor in General Business from Stephen F. Austin State University. Go Jacks! Dance is my passion, I have danced for 15+ years. I began when I was a little girl in middle school on the cheer team for 2yrs, high school drill team for 3yrs (which was a great experience) and I was the captain of my drill team for 2yrs. During my time at SFASU I was also part of the Repertory Dance Company.

This school year is going to be an explosion of learning both for the students and myself! I cannot wait to get to know my students!