Middle and Upper School Girl's PE

Rachel Johnston, a native Shawnee resident, graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education in 1997. She has been teaching Language Arts for seven years.

Rachel has a precious 8-year old daughter, Brooklyn, who is a 3rd grader at C.C.S. She enjoys watching Brooklyn love and care for all types of animals everywhere they go! Rachel and Brooklyn’s favorite animal, though, is sweet Tinkerbell, a beagle/hound mix they bought at an animal rescue.

As a child, Rachel was raised to look for the activity of God in every situation. She was taught to be an independent thinker, and to question why she did what she did. This is reflected in her classroom; Rachel desires for each student to contemplate everyday decisions they make. She challenges them to allow the Holy Spirit and a deeper understanding of God’s word to be their guide, rather than emotions, traditions, or peer pressure.

Rachel loves to teach Language Arts because she firmly believes in the importance of being able to speak and write intelligently and effectively. When students gain confidence in the ability to express themselves, it opens up a whole new world for them.

She is looking forward to teaching Bible and P.E. this year in addition to Language Arts. Adding the spiritual and physical components to her daily instruction is something Rachel is very excited about. She hopes to encourage her students to grow in each of these areas.

For most of her life, Rachel has leaned on the following scripture from Isaiah 43:1:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.”

What a wonderful promise it is to know that God claims us! He has called us by name and redeemed us; we belong to Him!