Heather R. Johnson
Editor
Heather R. Johnson has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, a field in which she served families and children in crisis for several years. She received her Teaching Certification from Governor's State University and spent a number of years teaching in the Harvey, Illinois school district. She also holds a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Concordia University-Chicago and is completing work on her PHD in Education. Currently she is an assistant professor of education at Greenville University in Illinois.
Heather comes from a family of educators and was thrilled to follow in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, to become a teacher. For over 25 years, "Ms. Heather" has had a special place in her heart for teaching children about faith in Sunday school, VBS, and children's sermons. She is currently a Professor of Elementary Education for Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois. Her oldest daughter is an elementary teacher and her younger daughter attends North Central University in Naperville.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24
Heather comes from a family of educators and was thrilled to follow in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, to become a teacher. For over 25 years, "Ms. Heather" has had a special place in her heart for teaching children about faith in Sunday school, VBS, and children's sermons. She is currently a Professor of Elementary Education for Greenville University in Greenville, Illinois. Her oldest daughter is an elementary teacher and her younger daughter attends North Central University in Naperville.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24
Timothy H. Johnson
Publisher
Publisher Timothy H. Johnson was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November of 2020. He serves as a State Representative for the 38th District which includes portions of Leavenworth and Johnson Counties in Kansas.
He retired from his second career as a high school teacher to serve in the Kansas Legislature. A former law enforcement officer and Chief of Police before he retired from that field after 31 years, he now devotes much of his time to writing and publishing children's stories and messages., although he has retired from coaching football and Powerlifting.
For the last 40 years he has also been a favorite speaker and performer for children's groups across the mid-west. Country humor is his favorite venue and to many of the smaller children he speaks to he is known as "Mr. J."
He has written 100's of children's messages that have been delivered on television, radio, and to countless church groups. "The Little Swedish Farm Publishing" serves as the format for which his writing is available to the public. Tim and his wife Linda live in rural Leavenworth County, Kansas, near Bonner Springs.
He retired from his second career as a high school teacher to serve in the Kansas Legislature. A former law enforcement officer and Chief of Police before he retired from that field after 31 years, he now devotes much of his time to writing and publishing children's stories and messages., although he has retired from coaching football and Powerlifting.
For the last 40 years he has also been a favorite speaker and performer for children's groups across the mid-west. Country humor is his favorite venue and to many of the smaller children he speaks to he is known as "Mr. J."
He has written 100's of children's messages that have been delivered on television, radio, and to countless church groups. "The Little Swedish Farm Publishing" serves as the format for which his writing is available to the public. Tim and his wife Linda live in rural Leavenworth County, Kansas, near Bonner Springs.
"Mr. J" speaks in Tonganoxie, Kansas at the local elementary school.
Jennifer Peters
Marketing & Publicity
Contributing Writer
Jennifer Peters serves in a variety of functions including handling marketing and publicity, as well as contributing messages and original children's books she was authored. JJ is the morning drive time host of a top rated Kansas City area radio show. She played college basketball on a top rated small college team, getting an opportunity to play in the Women's National Championships.
The mother of two active elementary school age children, Jennifer and her husband Kyle reside in the Johnson County area of metropolitan Kansas City. She is active in several area charity events for children.
The mother of two active elementary school age children, Jennifer and her husband Kyle reside in the Johnson County area of metropolitan Kansas City. She is active in several area charity events for children.
