My name is Leigh Johnson and I am the School Counselor at Lourdes.  I graduated from Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa in 1996 with a BA in Elementary Education and taught 4th grade in Carlisle, Iowa for a number of years.  In 2007 I received my MS Ed. in Counseling from Western Illinois University and became nationally certified as well. I joined the Lourdes faculty and staff in 2007 and continue to be blessed by being a part of this faith-filled family. I love going into each K-8 classroom to discuss a range of topics from how to study effectively to building character and being a good friend.  One of my favorite units to do with the students is Career Exploration.  When the students get to 8th grade they get to be a part of our 8th-grade career fair.  It is so exciting to see them learning about the many post-secondary opportunities that are available to them.  I am also the Lego Robotics Coordinator and coach. My team had the honor of representing LCS at the state competition in both 2016 and 2017. I live in Davenport with my husband Jeremy and have 3 grown children Matthew (Madison), Parker (Talia), and Madison. We also have two children at home, Emilee and Levi.  When we are not running the kids to and from after school activities, we love being outside and rooting for the Cubs!