Joey Stark received his bachelor’s degree in Communications from San Diego State University and his teaching credential and Masters in Education from National University.  He began his teaching career in 4th grade in Florida.  In 2006, he was selected as his school site’s Teacher of the Year.  He moved west to California to be closer to family in 2006 and was hired by Bonsall Union School District as a fifth grade teacher at Bonsall West during the school’s second year of operation.  Joey has helped shape the culture of education at Bonsall West and throughout the District.  He is well-respected by his colleagues and students alike, always striving to impress upon his students the importance of exceling both academically and as well-rounded citizens.  Joey loves teaching alongside his amazing BW team.  He enjoys the Bonsall school community, the students, his grade level team, and staff.    He is grateful for the opportunity to represent BUSD at the county level.  Bonsall Unified could not be more pleased to recognize Joey Stark as Teacher of the Year for 2017.