Johanna Booth-Miner, mother of three and grandmother of six, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and a teaching certificate as an early childhood educator through the state of New Hampshire. Prior to founding Live & Learn, Johanna spent 3 years at Newmarket Daycare; a semester teaching at Project Child; an integrated kindergarten in Dover, NH, and has past experience as a Girl Scout troop leader and a Sunday school teacher.  Johanna constantly strives to gain knowledge in the field.  Currently, she is working towards her Masters degree in Early Childhood and Special Education through courses at Keene State College and The College of Lifelong Learning.  Johanna holds current certification in First Aid and CPR and is credentialed in NH as both an Early Childhood and Afterschool Administrator level 3 as well as an Early Childhood and Afterschool Master Professional, Trainer, Mentor, Consultant. 

Johanna works hard to enhance the professionalism of early childhood educators.  She chaired ABC’s annual Spring conference for seven years and in 1998 was the co-chair for the New England Association for the Education of Young Children conference.  Jo is also a member of The National Association of Child Care Professionals and The New Hampshire Children’s Lobby.  In 2004, Johanna became the President of the New Hampshire Association for the Education of Young Children (NHAEYC.)  In 2003, she was selected as Administrator of the Year.