Lady Dionne Johnson
First Lady, Sunday Morning Coordinator and Praise & Leadership
Dionne T Heron -Johnson, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, as an Early Childhood Consultant, has over 20 years’ experience working with children ages 0 through adolescence age. Working in private, religious and public educational programs, Dionne has advocated, educated and consulted with families on various social emotional challenges in support of wellness. As a consultant, Dionne has a been highlighted for her unique best practices and positive guidance to both educators and parents.
She has extensive experience in behavior management, establishing a positive learning environment, teacher awareness and sensitivity, student perspective and self-regulation. Through many mental health and early childhood collaboration and training's, Dionne has provide many resources and insight on mental health and social awareness for educators and families in the Greater Washington, DC area and New England. Dionne currently serves as co-chair for a local collaboration supporting and building awareness on social emotional challenges. With a B.A. in Early Childhood/Adolescent Development from Howard University and a Masters in Education Leadership concentrated in Early Childhood , Dionne is very well versed on ages and stages of development, social emotional wellness, community resources and classroom best practices. She dedicates her time and efforts to ensure that children and families are well equipped with what needed to live a successful life.
She has worked with large Educational programs like Head Start, Prince George’s county public school and Kinder Care as an advocate and an instructor. Dionne brings not only her expertise in the childcare field but also an innate love of learning and social wellbeing.
Dionne has served the church over many years as a Children’s Ministry Director, Praise and Worship leader and Marriage Ministry. Dionne and Pastor Wes have been married for 25 years and are the proud parents of 4 amazing children.