Ms. Johansen's teaching career began in 2004.  She holds a MAT in Biology 7-12 with a 5-6 extension from Manhattanville College.  She has most recently completed her Special Education requirements grades K-6 & 7-12 through Brooklyn College and is currently focusing on Earth Science courses. 

Her career has taken her through grades 6-10 teaching science.  She is excited to be back teaching in her content area and brings 14 years of experience from around Westchester & Putnam County.  She also spent 2 years running her own after school center in Dutchess County.  

She enjoys keeping content challenging and relevant and incorporates authentic lab activities as well as case studies.  Emphasis is placed on reading and writing in the content areas while working to incorporate data and reasoning.