Meet First-Grade Teacher Courtney Johnson: “ASCS Is Special for So Many Reasons”

To say All Saints Catholic School (ASCS) is a big part of Courtney Johnson’s life would be an understatement. It’s where she attended school until eighth grade and where she was first inspired to become a teacher. And she works as a firstgrade teacher now!

“I have so many amazing memories from going here, and it is so surreal to be teaching alongside the people who inspired me to become a teacher,” Ms. Johnson says.

Ms. Johnson just wrapped up her third year of teaching. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Principal Paul Galuska, along with several current teachers, taught Ms. Johnson during her years as an ASCS student. Ms. Johnson enjoys seeing the children of students she knew at ASCS go through school now.

“ASCS is special for so many reasons,” Ms. Johnson says. “It is not only special to me because it is where

I spent a big part of my childhood, but it is where I grew the most in my faith.” Ms. Johnson loves that all students can learn the faith alongside other subjects. They have the chance to grow in their faith just like she did. She also feels valued in her role at ASCS, just as she did as a student. She describes the school as a place of love and acceptance.

Ms. Johnson loves teaching first grade, especially reading. If her students can learn the foundations for reading, Ms. Johnson feels she has done her job. She appreciates seeing the students’ reading comprehension improve throughout the year. She also enjoys the personalities of the students.

“They are constantly making me laugh and are just so sweet,” she says. “I get countless hugs every day, and you can feel how much they love school and each other every time you walk in the room.”

As for Ms. Johnson’s best memories from her time as a student, they are from Catholic Schools Week, celebrated each winter. She loved the lip sync contest held each year to raise money for children in need.

Ms. Johnson is getting married this summer to Brian Lee — the couple met right here at ASCS! In her free time, Ms. Johnson enjoys reading, hiking, playing with her dog, and spending time with friends and family.