Kari Johnson

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

last few years. Being open and vulnerable about our needs as educators can feel impossible sometimes, but try to find one person who makes it feel easy and valued. And don't let them go! #esd20learns #authenticedu

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Moving between buildings, programs, classrooms, grades-- it can be hard. Making and keeping authentic connections as an adult can be hard. Having a go-to co-worker to celebrate with, vent to, listen to, talk to, cry to, and to hug has been monumental in my mental health over the

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Young learners and adults alike.
#esd20learns #authenticedu

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Summer Training Camp with @TheNoraProject at the beautiful @chicagobotanic garden 💜
@MrsZs2ndGrade @KeeneyvilleD20 #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

@jenna_kuban This is SO great!!! Great job, Zac!!

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

I've been so lucky to get to know staff at Phil Rock over the past few years. They have continued to work hard for their kids while the schools have been closed. You all Rock! 🤟

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Love this video from the Greenbrook family! 💚 #esd20learns

[KeeneyvilleD20 @KeeneyvilleD20]

Today's ESD20 POSITIVE VIBES come from Greenbrook + ECC staff who are missing their students! Hope this video hepls to bring a smile to your face too! #esd20learns #ILSchoolsStepUp

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

We had an amazing time at the @DuPageChildrens Museum on Thursday! Thank you for an inclusive, educational, and welcoming experience. #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Reading is out of this world! We went to space today using VR goggles! Thank you, @jstevens1410 and @EngstromJen #esd20learns #ReadAcrossAmerica

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

We were all SO excited to see Ms. Janice and Zippy yesterday! #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

@ptrippiedi1 You know it!! 👩‍🍳

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Happy Thanksgiving! Students worked hard on creating a menu, placemats, practicing conversation, helping others, setting tables, and cleaning after a meal. They LOVED spending this time with each other. #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

WE LOVE TOUCH MATH! #esd20learns #TouchMath

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

This week, our Unique Learning System book was called The Lemon Test. Repetitive reads, comprehension activities, and word studies brought us to the final activity today, TASTING THE LEMONS! There were mixed feelings about the taste. 😄 #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

So happy my fourth grade student was able to go on this awesome trip! #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Congratulations to Mr. Mike and his fiance Sarah, who are getting married this Friday! Mr. Mike and I started the same year here at @KeeneyvilleD20 , and he has been an incredible, reliable, and fun Para-pro in Destiny. Best wishes and lots of love to you both!

[Dr. Michele Borba @micheleborba]

#Empathy breeds in caring cultures: we're hyper-individualistic & plugged-in.Find ways to help kids see, listen&feel w others:start face2face
Model empathy
Be friendly
Smile & wave
Say hello
Look eye2eye
Kids learn skills by seeing them SHOW connection
#UnSelfie

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Independent work time is so valuable. Students reinforce and maintain skills previously learned, while working on following a schedule, classroom routines, and pre-vocational tasks. 🙌 #esd20learns

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

This team right here is the greatest. These individuals lift up, support, and love one another and all of the students in our lives. If you think our hands are full, you should see our hearts. ❤️ #esd20learns #speducators

[Kari Johnson @STC_MsJohnson]

Meet my mini-me! We had the same thoughts on wardrobe options for this random 85 degree day. 💜