Maria Johnson is an educator with 26 years of experience and holds a Master’s degree in TESOL, Curriculum and Instruction, and Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Her dedication to teaching and leadership has been recognized through honors such as the Governor’s Educator Discovery Award (2019) and selection as a Kenan Fellow for Teacher Leadership (2017–18), as well as Teacher of the Year (2018)
From 2020 to 2023, she had the privilege of teaching abroad as a Secondary/Gymnasium Mathematics educator at Heritage International School in the Republic of Moldova. Currently, she serves as a middle school mathematics and 6th grade science teacher at Rose Hill–Magnolia Elementary School in Duplin County, North Carolina.
Guided by a growth mindset and a passion for learning and discovery, she actively pursues opportunities to broaden her perspective. In 2019, Maria participated in study visits to both Moldova and Costa Rica—transformative experiences that shaped her global outlook and inspired her decision to teach abroad. These experiences continue to inform her teaching practice and strengthen her commitment to sharing international insights with students in the United States.
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