Before becoming a member of the faculty at BYUI, Josh Beattie worked in the public school system in Idaho for nineteen years. Most of that time was spent as a school psychologist, with the last three years in administration at the elementary school level. Josh earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Utah State University, a specialist degree in school psychology from Western Illinois University, and his EdD in educational leadership from Brigham Young University. Josh is married to his amazing wife, Krista, who is a recent graduate of the Elementary Education program at BYUI and is currently teaching 2nd grade. They are the parents of 5 wonderful children. Josh spends most of his free time attending his children’s sporting events and concerts, which keeps him busy and happy.