About the Teacher

NAME: Crystal Charron Johnson

SCHOOL: Montgomery Elementary School

CLASS: First Grade

SCHOOL PHONE: 802-326-4618


cjohnson@montgomeryk8.net

I graduated from Richford Jr.-Sr. High School in 1991 and began my degree
program in Elementary Education and Teacher of the Handicapped at Lyndon State
College.  In 1995, I graduated with honors, as a Special Educator, Reading
Teacher and Elementary Educator.  My first teaching position was in Derby, VT
at NCUJHS, and then I taught at Richford High School for two years.  In 1999,
I started my Master's Program through both UVM and Johnson State; graduating
with my Masters as an Education/ Reading Specialist in 2004.

I was hired at Montgomery Elementary School only 2 days before my wedding day
in 1999!  (That was a crazy week:-)) Since at Montgomery, I've been the 3rd
and 4th grade teacher, Reading Coach and now, 1st grade:-)  Last year, I was
so honored to be awarded as an "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" through UVM
and FNESU.  

I really enjoy teaching first grade.  First graders are amazing; students are
so surprised to put their skills together and create their own products:  to
become real readers and really see their "rocket" traveling up with each
assessment...the twinkle is pretty cool and makes every school day an
important day!

Montgomery Elementary's Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a learning community that will provide our students
with the tools for lifelong success.
In order to develop a successful learning community, we will:

* Promote open communication
* Foster the development of the whole person
* Build upon strengths to ensure continuous improvements
* Build strong relationships in a family-like setting
* Learn & grow together through respectful interaction