Royal Toy is originally from Boulder, Colorado. He currently serves as the director of Pathways for Accelerated Certification and Endorsement (PACE) programs and is focused on the development of opportunities and providing access for all people who are interested in becoming teachers.
Dr. Toy holds an Ed.D. in Special Education with a minor in Statistics & Research Methodology. His masters is in Special Education – Teaching the Gifted & Talented. He is also passionate about Music & Art with a Bachelor’s in Music Education, minor in drawing, and an Associate degree in Graphic Design & Illustration.
He has also served as director of various summer programs for students (K-12) and continues to be active in national and international organizations through publication, presentation, and work on committees and in leadership.
Education
Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado, May 2009
Major: Special Education
Focus: Teaching the Gifted & Talented
Minor: Statistics & Research Methods
Dissertation: CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE GIFTED:
AN ANALYSIS OF SELF-REPORT SCORES
Dissertation Chair: Dr. George Betts
M.A. University of Northern Colorado, August 2004
Major: Special Education
Focus: Teaching the Gifted & Talented
B.M.E. University of Northern Colorado, December 2001
Major: Music Education
Minor: Drawing
Teaching Experience
Lewis-Clark State College: 2018 - Current
Mississippi University for Women: 2009 - 2018
Mississippi Governor’s School: 2010 - 2018
Leadership Enrichment Program, University of Northern Colorado: 2005 - 2013
University of Northern Colorado: Fall 2005 (Internship)
Platteville Elementary School / South Valley Middle School: 2004 – 2009
