Kari Johnston
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Kari Johnston
@holamsjohnston.bsky.social
I teach fifth grade bilingual world changers.

Austin, TX | M.Ed | Mamá | Finalist 2023 Texas TOY | Union Member | NCTE Elementary Representative-at-Large | Reader | she/her/ella
Me all day: “I don’t get it? I just really like 6th grade math!”

Me during the costume parade: “67!”

All fifth graders in response: “ahhhh! I knew it!! 67!!”

Are we the cool teachers yet?

#edusky #joy #keepingrelevant
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
If you want to know why I’m the teacher and advocate I am today, @carmelavaldez.bsky.social is a huge part of that.

She’s off spread her joy and magic in a new way, but wow, this goodbye is hard. ♥️

Cheers to her & in celebration, here is a picture of us toasting sparkling cider. 🥂
May 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The fifth graders have spoken. #unity #edusky #hope @austinisd.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Still fangirling over @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social and @charleswaters.bsky.social 🎉📚 We loved talking about books, writing, and lobster rolls! #NCTE2024 @carmelavaldez.bsky.social
November 23, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Just two teacher besties with our favorite author!! ♥️ #NCTE2024 #BilingualEducators #EduSky @carmelavaldez.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson impacted all the teachers in the room when she reminded us that hope exists, communities within this country have weathered very difficult moments, and our students can do anything because we have done the work. #NCTE2024 #NCTE #HeartHopeHumanity
November 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM
We loved learning with @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social about the writing process and importance of stories that represent our identities and experiences! #ReadingRockStars #TexasBookFestival
November 16, 2024 at 1:22 AM