NAME:
Mrs. Anita Johnson
SCHOOL:
Paul VI Catholic High School
CLASS:
Director of Special Programs
SCHOOL PHONE/EMAIL:
703-352-0925 ext. 338 ajohnson@paulvi.net
Mrs. Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her educational background
includes sixteen years as a student in Chicago Catholic schools. She has a
bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree plus advanced studies as
a Reading Specialist and Special Education teacher. Currently, she holds
post graduate professional teaching licenses from Virginia and Illinois.
Mrs. Johnson has twenty-six years teaching experience in Catholic and public
schools. For the past twelve years, she has enjoyed working as a tutor and
student advocate in the DeSales Learning Center. She has served as the
Director of Special Programs at PVI for four years.
Mrs. Johnson lives in Fairfax County with her husband and children. Her
children are proud PVI alumni. During her free time, Mrs. Johnson can be
found reading the classics, tending her flowering perennials in her garden,
or painting her impression of a landscape with oil paints and canvas. On
July 4th, her garden is colored with the patriotic colors of red geraniums,
white daisies, and blue hydrangeas.
Mrs. Johnson loves to travel. This past summer she toured London and the
western and southern coasts of England. Mrs. Johnson's favorite vacation
activity is traveling to Chicago to visit her numerous Irish relatives and
close friends who live there.
Special Programs teachers are dedicated to providing PVI students with the
tools by which they can better accomplish their educational goals. Special
Programs students develop as active and independent learners through lessons
in organization, time management, and study strategies. Special Programs
teachers encourage students to discover their learning strengths, to build
self-confidence, and to become self-advocates. During Special Programs
classes, teachers assist students with essays, projects, homework, and quiz
or test preparations assigned in student mainstream classes. For students
with documented learning disabilities, Special Programs teachers identify
appropriate classroom accommodations. Special Programs teachers work with
parents, counselors, and classroom teachers to help students experience
academic success with a challenging high school curriculum.
