Rachel A. Johnson, PhD
Liberatory Family Education Consulting, LLC
I partner with people who are committed to working towards a liberatory world.
Hello, I’m Dr. Johnson
I am passionate about reimagining education with young people, parents, educators, and community members. My experiences as a Black mother and education researcher inform how I collaborate, strategize, and advocate in and outside of schools. I am committed to supporting young people and their families in education, whether at school, home, or in community.
My research centers the experiences of Black families in K-12 education, focusing on the systemic barriers they face, their acts of resistance, and their creation of affirming learning space.
Relevant Publications
Homeschooling: A Site of Freedom and Constraints for Black Families- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Book Review: Exploring Single Black Mothers’ Resistance Through Homeschooling- Teachers College Record
No Choice Is the “Right” Choice: Black Parents’ Educational Decision-Making in Their Search for a “Good” School – Harvard Educational Review
More of my professional experiences can be found here on my CV.
“What I most admire is Rachel’s commitment to justice—in her research she centers Black families, resists deficit framings, and builds affirming spaces for learning. She doesn’t just talk about equity; she embodies it.”
Dr. Monique Liston, Founder of UBUNTU Research & Evaluation
I offer a range of services that are youth- and family-centered.
I support families with…
Home-based education support
Homeschooling
Collective Homeschooling
School-based support
Advocacy in schools
I help schools & organizations with….
Culturally responsive practices
Student and family engagement
Research and evaluation
Professional development
Strategic planning
“Rachel has been a guide to me on my journey as a first year homeschool parent. She has shared her experience with me and answered all of my questions. She has included me in homeschool social media communities that offer multitudes of educational resources and she continues to make herself available to myself and other parents in the community. After being connected with Rachel the decision was made swiftly due to being empowered and feeling like I was not on the journey alone.”
— Bianca, Parent