Royal Toy is originally from Boulder, Colorado. He is working as the interim chair for TEAM during the 2024 - 2025 academic year 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 (teaching the Gifted & Talented) with a minor in Statistics & Research Methodology. He is also passionate about Music & Art with a degree in Music Education, drawing, and 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.
During his free time he may be found crafting using various media such as woods, metals, resins, and painting.
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
