Katie Johnson
I am a very proud mother of 3 amazing children with all different personalities, abilities, minds and interests. I have been married for 15 years. I am 1 of 5 children, having lost my older brother to cancer and watched my older sister fight breast cancer. I also have a brother that has struggled his entire life with learning disabilities but is successfully living independently and holds down a full-time job. I have been around children my entire life. I started babysitting at the age of 11. After the loss of some friends and family, I felt it was time to leave and find myself. I served in the Army overseas in Korea. Upon returning to the U.,S. I knew it was time to go back to school. I taught special education for over 20 years and feel that it is time to follow my dream of helping families (more than the public school system will allow) understand the world of education, but more importantly, Special Education.
Why tell you all this?
Just like you, I am human and have fought for everything for my son and my students, so I understand the stress and frustration of the IEP team talking down to me.
My Story
Teaching was always my dream, but it wasn’t until after serving in the military and becoming a mom that I found my true calling in special education. What began as a simple paraeducator job grew into over 20 years of building programs, fighting for students, and creating real change in the classroom. After the pandemic, my family and I moved to Texas, and now I work one-on-one with families to help them understand the special education process and fight for what their children need to thrive — just like I did for my students every day.
How I Got Into Special Education
I always knew teaching was my calling, but it took returning from the military and having my son for me to discover my passion for special education. Eager to begin my journey, I happily took on a paraeducator role, working alongside students with special needs in the classroom. From those first days, everything fell perfectly into place. It felt like I was right where I belonged.
Initially, I served as a behavior specialist, supporting several schools by reviewing IEPs and placements. That role was a great starting point, but soon, I found my true home in a middle school special education classroom, teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. And I fell head over heels in love with it. I stayed there for an amazing 20 years.
Throughout those two decades, we created a vibrant program that helped many of my students exceed all expectations. Our mission went beyond simply teaching academics — we were passionate advocates for their dignity. We challenged the belief that struggling kids didn’t deserve a place in the classroom. We nurtured a community where every effort was celebrated, and growth was valued far more than labels.
However, as time passed, especially with the challenges brought by the pandemic, I realized I couldn't fight those same battles indefinitely. Our journey took us from California — where I had spent my whole life — to Texas. While traveling through Texas to visit my oldest son, who had moved to Colorado, we discovered how much we cherished the place. The friendly people and welcoming atmosphere made it feel like home. I had wonderful memories from my time stationed in Texas, and now, it felt like the right fit once more.
I learned that, while lawsuits are sometimes necessary, most families don't need a courtroom — they need someone who truly listens, someone who knows how the system works, and someone who will fight for what their child needs to succeed.
That is still my mission today.
I'm building my dream: helping more families, more children, and making a bigger impact than I ever could inside one single classroom.
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