My Hope: A Transforming Experience

Juliamae (Julie) Johnson was born at Pinefield, Acklins. She received her early education at the Snug Corner All Age School, Snug Corner, Acklins. In 1976, she attended the College of the Bahamas and graduated with a teacher’s certificate and an associate degree in primary education. In 1989, she received a bachelor of fine arts from the Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. In 1999, she was afforded the opportunity to further enhance her teaching career and studied at the University of St. Thomas, Freeport Cohort. She obtained a master of arts degree in curriculum and instruction K-12. Juliamae has taught on several islands of the Bahamas for the past forty-one years, (seventeen years in primary and twenty-four years in secondary). In 2000, Julie achieved the honors of becoming a master teacher with the Ministry of Education, Bahamas. Additionally, she is a part-time lecturer at the College of the Bahamas, Freeport Grand Bahamas for the past seven years. To date, she continues to perform at the highest level within the educational system of the Bahamas. In addition to her professional development and qualifications, she served as a principal on the island of Acklins for seven years. Most importantly, Julie is a child of God; one who reverence the Trinity. She has served as a Sunday School Teacher, and also sings in the Choir at her church—First Baptist Church Freeport, Grand Bahamas. Reverend Dr. Keith Russell is presently the Pastor.