“I started working in Community Education’s Super Summer Club seven years ago just as a bridge from one full-time preschool teaching position to what I thought would be a different job once summer was over. I soon realized I absolutely loved what Community Education does for families and knew I wanted to continue being able to work with them.” That’s how Katie Johnson describes her time starting at Community Education.
Johnson has worked in and out of childcare and preschools since she was 18 and babysat kids of all ages as early as she can remember. As the School-Age Programs/Human Resources Assistant, Johnson is often the first person perspective staff talk to.
“I’m proud to assist in creating ways to organize our multiple programs and working on staffing situations for our school-age programs.”
Once summer camp was over in 2016, Johnson took over as supervisor at Alvaton and then began helping in the Community Education office. “It was a struggle at times because there wasn’t an office position in place. However, as our programs continued to grow, the need for more assistance in the hiring process opened up a job for me to become a regular part-time office staff member.”
“I love getting to see firsthand the experiences the programs offer and how they affect our students.”
Johnson isn’t just a staff member. She is also a Community Education client.
“I love that my son has opportunities to play with friends and be active during afterschool instead of sitting at home bored or playing video games.”
Johnson and her husband of 13 years, Josh, have two children; Everlee, four, and Lucas, eight. The Johnsons enjoy living in Warren County.