Representative Joy Garratt ** represents **District 29 in the New Mexico House of Representatives, covering Bernalillo County. A retired educator and small business owner, she has served since 2019, focusing on education, public safety, healthcare, economic development, and broadband access.

Education and Political Experience

• Education and Early Career: Lifelong teacher and mentor with over 28 years of experience working with students from pre-K through university level in the US and South Korea. Passionate about literacy, experiential learning, and supporting working families; retired as a public school teacher in Albuquerque.
• Political Experience: Elected in November 2018; serves on House Education Committee , House Appropriations and Finance Committee, House Rules Committee , and House Printing and Supplies . Founding member of the bipartisan Women’s Caucus.
• Notable Achievements and Positions: Passed bill for scholarships for educational assistants' teacher certification; advocated for community schools, open primaries, dental therapists, gun safety, consumer protections, and public safety initiatives. Received HerStory Award in 2019 from Women's Federation for World Peace; Early Learning Fellow with National Council of State Legislators. Married to Dr. Dale Garratt for over 43 years with one adult son.