Joanna has been teaching for as long as she can remember, beginning with her younger siblings and continuing until this day. Outside of teaching at the Polish School, Joanna is a Humanities Professor at Valencia College. She has an eclectic educational background, including a Master's Degree in History of Culture from Nicolaus Copernicus University, as well as subsequent courses in literature, mythology, philosophy, gender studies, computer programming, environmental studies, and acting, which she pursued in Sweden and the United States.


Joanna's mission of imparting a love for the Polish language and culture to the younger generation was sparked by her children.