Colette Johnston, Lower School
Grades 2 – 5 Maker, Design & Engineering Teacher
Mrs. Colette Johnston has been a tinkerer all her life. A self-proclaimed Jack of all trades, she is a master of many. Prior to joining Mount Vernon, Johnston owned a leather bag design company, making and selling her own creations. With exceptional crafting skills, she makes knives, sews, turns wood, and reupholsters mid century modern chairs. Additionally, Johnston has studied psychology, neurology, public speaking, and theology.
Excited to be a member of MV faculty, Johnston shares, “Once I saw the classroom and met with administrators, I knew I was going to enjoy being here. I was so excited by the prospect of autonomy and trust given to me to use my skill set to the fullest. This is everything I could have wanted. The Lower School schedule allows for students to spend an entire week with each Connections teacher which gives them plenty of time to prototype and work through problems. I want these students to develop a sense of agency towards the immediate problems in their lives where if they have a problem at home like a broken lamp or a leak in the pipes, they have the skills and the desire to fix it.”
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