Debbie Joca

Director of Guidance

     I was born in Hackensack, New Jersey and grew up in northern New Jersey.  I had a third grade teacher named Mrs. Hayes who strongly influenced my life towards teaching and education.

      I attended Mansfield State College in Mansfield, Pennsylvania and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and a Master of Science Degree in Special Education-Exceptional Persons.  I also attended Webster University for my Guidance and Counseling Degree.  I am Florida State Certified in Learning Disabilities (K-12), Varying Exceptionalities (K-12), and Guidance and Counseling (PreK-12), as well as ACSI certification as Guidance Counselor Specialist and Special Education Specialist.  Before coming to MICS I worked for Brevard County Public Schools for 22 years (13 years in the classroom).  Prior to that, I was a Resident Manager for a group home for disabled adults.

     Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my two children, Jessica and Jason.  I also love to travel, read, watch movies and play Scrabble.

     As a Christian, I feel it is my duty to spread the word of God to our young people.  I am blessed to work at MICS where I can do that on a daily basis.  My favorite verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”