Bridgette Johnson

JCPS RAPPING SCHOOL TEACHER IMPACTS LITERACY

WITH RHYTHM AND RHYME

Louisville, KY--Bridgette A. Johnson, (AKA DJBJ) children's book author, educator, artist and business

entrepreneur is a life-long educator with Jefferson County Public Schools.  For nearly 18 years, she has

developed zany learning tools geared towards student academic success.  Applying creative and

strategic lesson plans for high-needs children with structural and institutional challenges, Johnson has

received recognitions and awards for achieving positive outcomes using out-of-the box teaching

methods.  With imagination and incredible energy--like a magician--The Rapping School Teacher

creates amazing moments of surprise to help children with literacy and a love for reading. Most

notably, she is a recipient of the Federal Credit Union’s Hero of Education Award.

[https://www.classact.org/2018/06/01/bridgette-johnson-hero-of-education/]