Featured Member: Johanna James on HBCU CONNECT!

Connect with Johanna

• Email Me or Poke Me
• Interview Me
• Send Group Invite
• Add To Favorites
• Block This Member
• Send Friend Request

Uploads

Upload Content | Show More

Connections

more-->

Recent Visitors

more-->

More Members

more-->

Q&A With Johanna James

(interview me)

Johanna James
Third Grade Teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools
Location: Chesapeake, VA United States
Joined: Jul 7th, 2008

About (request update)

I grew up in Greenburgh, New York, which is a suburb in Westchester County about forty minites outside the city (not upstate). i come from a wonderful, close knit family with two parents, both still living, a brother sister, and a nice and nephew.
Currently I homeschool my niece and nephew, 16 and 18. Before that I taught elementary school for eight years. My true passion is for writing, something I have been doing since I was eleven years old.

My Interview Question

What do you like to do for fun?

Current Whereabouts:

I love to read, but writing is my true passion. I write what most would conside "chick lit", stories about African-American women, their relationships, and friendships

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I hope to one day become a published author. I would also like to either go back into classroon teaching or start my own after school program.

Education (request update)

Suny at Albany class of 1996

Undergrad Major: English

Campus Organization:

Zeta Phi Beta

Claim To Fame:

I was the nice, sweet, shy girl

Most Memorable Moment:

Being with my sorors, going to stepshows (I couldn't step so I never participated), and doing party strolls

High School: Good Counsel Academy in White Plains, NY class of 1991

Activities & Accomplishments:

The Black Awareness Club, Yearbook Committee, Writer for the School Newspaper, Spanish Club, Ring Day Committee, Big Sister/Little Sister Committee

Best Memories:

There are too many to choose from, but one of the best was my ring day ceremony where I received my class ring. We got to go out to celebrate then went to the Apollo theater in Harlem that night for a concert. Another would be my senior year of high school for field day. It was on Halloween and all the seniors dressed up for a costume contest. My friends and I were the Jackson 5 and we won third place.

Experience

I currently work with Prince George's County Public Schools as Third Grade Teacher
I have 9 years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

Homeschool Instructor | Self-employed
From November 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Choose and administer seventh, eighth, and tenth grade curriculums for three students. Administer school and standardized tests and confer with parents about student growth and challenges.

Third and Fourth Grade Educator | Suitland Elementary School
From August 2002 to June 2006 • 4 year(s)
Used various creative techniques to improve basic skills of third and fourth grade pupils. Served as team leader and after school tutorial administrator.

Second Grade Educator | Morningside Elementary School
From August 2000 to June 2002 • 2 year(s)
Coordinated and administered curriculum for all second grade disciplines and served as second grade team leader. Served on various committees including Faculty Advisory Council.

Second and Third Grade Educator | H.O.P.E. Academy
From August 1999 to June 2000 • 1 year(s)
Taught a combined classroom of second and third graders, coordinating academic curriculum in all disciplines. Organized special programs including Black History Month activities.

My Groups

Invite Me To A Group

Guestbook Comments