Cristina Johnson-Hyde

Cristina Johnson-Hyde has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Cristina most recently worked as the Director of Baker Early Learning Center at Baker School District 5J starting in July 2022. Prior to that, they were the Director of Special Services at PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.267 from July 2020 to July 2022. Before that, they served as the Assistant Director of Special Programs at Pullman School District from August 2019 to July 2020. Cristina also worked at Bend-La Pine Schools as a PBIS Coordinator/Behavior Coach from August 2018 to July 2019, and as a Behavior Coach from July 2018 to July 2019. Cristina was an ERC Special Education Case Manager at Redmond School from August 2016 to June 2018, and a Behavior Specialist at Coos Bay School District from August 2015 to August 2016. Cristina's experience also includes being the Head Start Director for Coquille Indian Tribe Inc from November 2013 to August 2015, where they managed the Head Start program and implemented various initiatives. Cristina started their career as a Lead Teacher at Central Council Tlingit Haida, working at Head Start from August 2009 to May 2014.

Cristina Johnson-Hyde's education history includes a Certificate in Special Education and Teaching from the University of Alaska Southeast. Cristina obtained this certificate at an unspecified time. Cristina then earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from the same university, completing their studies from 2004 to 2008. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Alaska Southeast from 2008 to 2010, completing a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching.

In 2017, Cristina attended the University of Oregon to pursue a degree in Educational Leadership, which they completed in 2018. Currently, they are enrolled at the University of Idaho, where they are expected to complete their Ph.D. in Special Education by 2024.