College of Education & Human Services


Student Spotlight - Teja Johnson


Teja Johnson, Graduate Student

Why Counseling?

I remember asking my high school conselor about FAFSA and she told me to Google it. Google, really?!? This was when I realized how big of an impact counselors have on their students and that I could really make a change in the lives of young adults if I pursued counseling as my profession. Just because I had a negative experience with my school counselor, doesn't mean every student should too.

Fun Facts

  • I own one cat named Jellybean
  • I try really really hard but somehow cannot keep plants alive
    (my cat is fine, don't worry)
  • I have a fraternal twin
  • I moved to the Quad Cities over a year ago
Campus Involvement:
  • Chi Sigma Iota
  • Counseling Association
  • Graduate Assistant

Educational Background

Major: School Counseling

Year in program: 2nd

I graduated with my Bachelors of Arts in Human Development and Learning from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2021. I was eager to get to graduate school and got accepted into the WIU Counseling Program that same semester. I began my graduate degree journey that summer. My goal is to end up being a school counselor in a high school all while educating the students to develp appropriate goals for themselves and inspire them to pursue their dreams.


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