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The Johnsons' Journeys
The travel blog of Bryan & Katie Johnson


Summer's End in Southern Spain: Horse Races on the Beach, 30th Birthday & Subbing Starts Back
This summer has been packed full of fun, but like all good things, this also must come to an end. As we near the end of summer, Bryan and...

Katie Johnson
Oct 1, 20243 min read


The End of Katie's First School Year in Rota
My first school year in Rota has ended and I couldn't have enjoyed it more! Ok, that may have been a little fib...I guess being in the...

Katie Johnson
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Katie Stays Busy at DGF Elementary School
Living in Spain has been great, but part of me has missed being in a school and sharing my passion. I knew I lucked out in Sasebo when I...

Katie Johnson
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Sayonara Sasebo!
We are in the short rows! It's officially time to start the final preps for moving to Rota, so here's what the last month (ish) has...

Katie Johnson
May 31, 202311 min read


The Ending to Elementary: My Final Months as Darby Elementary's Librarian
After receiving orders, it was time to let Darby know I would be moving. We all knew it was coming, but that doesn't make leaving these...

Katie Johnson
May 11, 20236 min read


Darby Library is a Bustling and Busy Place!
A lot has happened at Darby Elementary School since my last school post! To say I'm staying busy is a serious understatement! I can...

Katie Johnson
Nov 3, 20224 min read


Beginning Year Two: Katie Goes Back to School
Well, it's that time: Back to School for me! August 15th began a week of teacher workdays. While most of these days were dedicated to...

Katie Johnson
Aug 27, 20222 min read


Done with Darby Elementary: Year One with DoDEA is in the Books!
I made it! Year One working for DoDEA is in the books. Even though it wasn't a complete year, thanks to that 3-month-long background...

Katie Johnson
Jun 9, 20226 min read


From Draining to Delightful: Days at Darby Elementary
If you know anyone in education right now, pause and send them an uplifting text. They need it. I can easily say that these last three...

Katie Johnson
Mar 17, 20224 min read


Two Weeks of Working for DoDEA
My goal was to write this post after my first week, but as you can tell, that didn't happen. Instead, I am going to update you all on my...

Katie Johnson
Dec 25, 20212 min read


Taking in Takeo- Shrine, Library, and Pottery Shops!
Bryan's deployment was delayed, so we get one more week together! At least it's an extension at home and not an extension at sea- we will...

Katie Johnson
Nov 19, 20217 min read


Time to Refresh the Resume: Katie's Going Back to Work!
As many of you know, I have been a school librarian since 2015 and I can't imagine doing anything else. I love what I do. Since day one,...

Katie Johnson
Sep 15, 20218 min read


Katie Joins the Tomodachi Factory Family!
Hey Hey! Since moving to Hario, I have started looking for job opportunities to get me out in the community and meeting locals. Ideally,...

Katie Johnson
Jul 29, 20211 min read
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