I am the College Liaison for Martin Community College.  I am a native of Bertie County.  I grew up in Powellsville, North Carolina. I am a graduate of Bertie High School.  Later, I continued my education at UNC-Greensboro (undergraduate) and the University of Phoenix (graduate).  I am married to Kenneth Hyman and I have a son named Alex Joyner.

I have prior work experience with Bertie County Schools.  I began teaching in 1995.  You can reach me by my school email address: ljoyner-hyman@bertie.k12.nc.us.