Justina Johnson has served Tacoma Schools for 22 years in various capacities. We're honored to have a person with her level of expertise speak on Black History Month and Equity and Access to advance programming for all students in Tacoma Public Schools.
Have questions on advanced programs or highly capable in Tacoma Public Schools? Justina Johnson is who you need to contact.
For more content, visit www.windermereabode.com/podcasts, or subscribe to the insideABODE podcast for more Black History Month reflections, and more content every week.
Contact Justina Johnson for Tacoma Schools Advanced and Highly Capable programs:
Phone: 253-571-1183
Email: jjohnso@tacoma.k12.wa.us
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