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Liberatory Family education Consulting

Rachel A. johnson, PhD

Hi, I’m Dr. Rachel.

I am passionate about reimagining education with young people, parents, and educators.

Since 2011, I’ve learned so much as a parent, navigating the school system and homeschooling while also leading educational research to learn from Black parents, youth and other marginalized in schools. My personal and professional experiences inform how I collaborate, strategize, and advocate in and outside of schools.

I founded Liberatory Family Education Consulting so I can continue to center youth and families in all of the work that I do.

Learn more about my experiences here.

My Services for youth, parents, and organizations.

For Families

I work with families through one-on-one and group consultations, coaching, workshops, and programs to support their educational experiences and overall well-being.

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For Family-Serving Institutions

I collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and other organizations to conduct research, evaluation, coaching, and workshops to strengthen their family-school community.

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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

Rachel has deep experience and expertise in research, evaluation, and policy and always is a fantastic partner. We have collaborated on developing and delivering training modules for young people. she has provided invaluable support and mentorship to youth as they worked on data collection, analysis, and using data to advocate for positive change in their communities.

— Dr. Annalee Good, Co-Director | WCER Clinical Program, UW-Madison

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. Her collaborative spirit, integrity, and unflinching conviction make her an indispensable asset to any team.

— dr. monique liston, Founder | UBUNTU Research and Evaluation

I partner with people who are committed to working towards a liberatory world.