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“My journey as an educator began with the ability to change mindsets through a passion to serve.” 

Katrina Johnson has more than twenty-five years of experience in education. During her career, she has served in a number of leadership roles, including Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum Coordinator, Program Director, and After School Coordinator (serving students in urban and rural areas). Katrina was instrumental in receiving a 21st Century Communities and Learning Grant that launched a program enhancing educational opportunities for students both in and out of school.  She served on various district and school accreditation teams throughout the state of South Carolina.  

Katrina began her teaching career in McCormick, South Carolina and later in Greenville and Spartanburg South Carolina.  She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University, a Master of Education from Converse College and an Educational Specialist Degree from South Carolina State University. She holds membership in various organizations such as; The South Carolina Association of School Administrators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, former board member of Ballet Spartanburg and Converse College Board of Visitors, South Carolina State University National Alumni Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc., and a two-time Distinguished Mother of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated.  

Katrina enjoys reading, traveling, meeting new people, and being a servant leader.  She is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by educating them on social awareness issues and has a strong passion for promoting creativity, resiliency, and the importance of “thinking outside-of-the-box.” Katrina has two children, Jordan Malik, a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, and Kinsley, a freshman at The Honors College of North Carolina A&T State University.  

Katrina attributes her love for reading to her aunt, Dot, who inspired and encouraged her to read. She encouraged her to read by bringing her books. After Katrina collected her books, she would retreat to her safe place underneath her grandmother’s Singer sewing machine, reading and drawing pictures. Her journey as an author began with her coming of age and being surrounded by people that encouraged her to write her vision and have the courage to see it through. It allowed her to once again see through the eyes of a little girl that had big dreams while riding in a big truck that held many memories while serving and learning some of life’s most valuable lessons.