Grade/Subject: Gifted Education – Elementary & Middle School
Ages of Students Served: 7 to 12 years olds
District: Lauderdale County School District
Rebekah Johnson is a a 2025 Teach Plus National Teacher Policy Cabinet member and an Elementary and Middle School Gifted Teacher and the Gifted Education program coordinator at Southeast Elementary and Middle Schools in Meridian, MS. She began her teaching career in 2009 at Power APAC Elementary before transitioning to the Rankin County Learning Center, where she was recognized as their 2011 Teacher of the Year.
In addition to her teaching role, Rebekah serves as the Legislative Chair of the Mississippi Association for Gifted Children and is an active member of Mississippi Professional Educators. Rebekah also serves as the Administrative Chair of the Meridian Symphony Orchestra League. She participated in the Mississippi State University Computer Science WONDER cohort, focusing on integrating technology into her classroom. Rebekah has previously participated in the Teach Plus Mississippi Policy Fellowship.
Rebekah earned her BA in Religion and English from William Carey University and completed her teacher certification through the MAT program at Belhaven University. She is currently pursuing her National Board Certification in Exceptional Needs Specialist-Gifted and Talented
