Hi! I'm Ms. Johnson, the school counselor, at Foster City School. This is my third year working at FCS. I received my Masters in the Science of Counseling and my Pupil Personnel Services Credential at San Francisco State University. Prior to becoming a counselor, I taught at a mental health facility school in San Francisco. I also worked as a substitute teacher and paraeducator for San Francisco State University. Since working at Foster City Elementary, I have enjoyed continuing the counseling traditions here by supporting a safe, nurturing, and positive learning environment. I am passionate about helping students with academic and social-emotional achievement. I am specifically interested in teaching young people the lifelong value of mindfulness and building a strong community. I strive to continue learning and practicing inclusion and equitable teaching and counseling practices. 

As a school counselor, my work varies every day. In addition to providing individual and group counseling to students, I also visit every classroom once a month to teach an SEL lesson. These lessons are on topics such as making friends, kindness, coping with stress, mindfulness, and/or lifeskills. I host a few different lunch clubs and lunch social groups. I work closely with teachers and administration to support individual student needs. I provide positive mental health resources for all staff. My work keeps me busy and I love it!