VIDBE-Q Volume 69 Issue 1
Nominated by Lisha Yochimowitz
Dr. Nicole Johnson has demonstrated dedication and long-standing
excellence in the field of education and rehabilitation of students with visual
impairments and deafblindness. Dr. Johnson continues to expand and promote the
KU vision program that is known for producing excellent teachers of students
with visual impairments (TSVIs) internationally. She graduated well over 200
professionals into the field so far at Kutztown University and ensured they are well
prepared. She is always there for her students beyond the classroom and remains
their mentor long after they graduate and become TSVIs.
Dr. Johnson has spearheaded several webinars on accessibility and helping to
educate students who are blind virtually. She is creating graduate level classes as
well to help educators continue in their education and stay up to date in the latest
research, including just creating a new CVI graduate level class. She is committed
to expanding the program to fill the hole in the teacher shortage and actively
Distinguished Service Award
Nicole Johnson
