ABOUT ME

Dr. Kandace M. Johnson is an experienced educational leader with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, K-12, special education, student support services, social emotional learning, crisis prevention, trauma informed practices, and higher education. She has worked as a Special Education Teacher, Professional Development Specialist, Behavior/Instructional Specialist, Educational Consultant, and Director of Special Education & Student Support. She also works as an adjunct faculty member teaching courses in sociology, special education, and early childhood education.

CERTIFICATION:
*Early Interventionist (Birth to Five years old) – Louisiana Department of Education
*Mild/Moderate Special Education – Louisiana Department of Education
*Educational Leader Level 1 – Louisiana Department of Education
*Generic Special Education – Texas State Board for Educator Certification
*School Principal – Texas State Board for Educator Certification                                                        *Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12) – Mississippi Department of Education
*High Incidence Special Education and Director Special Education – Kansas State Department of Education
*Certified Infant, Pre-K, and Toddler CLASS Observer – Teachstone
*Louisiana Pathways Trainer Level III – Louisiana Pathways Early Learning Center Career Development System                                                                                                                                *Non-violent Physical Crisis Intervention Instructor – Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (Past)        *Signs of Suicide Prevention Trainer – Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (Past)