Johanna Anderson

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Johanna is a former occupational therapy practitioner with a deep love for teaching and nurturing young children. Her background in child development and hands-on learning brings a thoughtful, supportive presence to the classroom. As a mother of three, she brings both professional and personal insight to her work with students, helping each child feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Johanna graduated from Central Washington University in 2006 with a BA in Family and Consumer Sciences, focusing on family studies with a minor in psychology. She also completed an occupational therapy assistant degree in 2012.

She worked for the Chelan School District as a lead preschool teacher for the ECEAP and special education program from 2007-2012. After becoming a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA), she spent 5 years working in sub-acute rehab and home healthcare.

A few words from Johanna:

“I feel so blessed to be a part of Roots Community School. I am honored to work with a group of people who are so passionate about learning and guiding children through the process of becoming humble, tenacious, and innovative learners. I am excited to be a part of the pre-k program where I can use my skills and education for both early learning and occupational therapy. I am eager to help support and guide our youngest learners to develop their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills to give them a strong foundation for a love of learning that will carry them through their years of education.”