Debra Johnson

Fourteen years in education some in the United States of America but most of those years in Russia.

In my practice, my must to do list includes: creating a safe learning environment to foster a supportive learning community in the classroom; establishing a rapport with students and parents to ensure a working relationship based on trust and respect; including students in the learning process, and keeping ‘the fun’ in learning. Learning is contagious and continuous.

School-based Occupational Therapy including Sensory Integration OT Assistant Certification; ""The Heart of Secondary CIS-St. Petersburg Award""; MYP Certificate; Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence at Florida State University. Masters of Exceptional Student Education (University of West Florida) Masters in Linguistics and Russian Literature (Florida State University) Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs/ Russian Studies (Florida State University) Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language (Florida State University)

Bring up to two very well balanced and solid minded children, who are now amazing young adults. (It is the most challenging job in the world, afterall children come without instructions). Designing and overseeing school playgrounds that consider the social and physical needs of children and creating 21st century learning environments.

Family outings and vacations, spending quality time with family and friends, cooking and baking, walks/hikes in the woods, reading, studying languages, and a big fan of improvement projects and giving time to support charities or volunteering.

Be the best version of myself