Johnson said she will visit seminars to learn more about new amendments and how MNTC can address student needs.

"We will do everything to comply," she said.

Johnson said MNTC wants all students to have access to programs. It takes a team to decide what's best for each person.

Before Johnson arrived at MNTC in August, she taught special education at Moore Public Schools. She holds a bachelor of science degree in elementary education and a master's degree in special education.

"It's nice to be able to see students who have challenges in life who are looking to move forward with their education and find employment," she said.

Johnson said during her education career, she has watched students from poverty backgrounds work hard and be productive citizens.

"That's what we want from our community," she said.

Meghan McCormick

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mmccormick@normantranscript.com