Kenneth Johnson is an author, counselor, educator, co- owner of a child care center/ after school program and real estate agent. He is a Mississippian with degrees from The University of Mississippi and a graduate degree from Mississippi State University. Kenneth was employed in community mental health centers for several years as well as an inpatient facility. He and his wife Georgia of 36 years leaped out on faith in 2009 and started an after school center which evolved into a full service child care center that continue to be in operation.

Kenneth have always had an interest in writing and his experiences and exposure to children books at the daycare center encouraged him to pursue writing books.

His first children’s manuscript “Beyond Caring” was published in March of 2024. His future plans are to use his experiences as a child care provider to use an element of humor as well as convey a positive message to our youth readers. 

Kenneth was born and reared in Brookhaven, Mississippi. He is the son of educators. Kenneth is a graduate of Brookheaven High School and furthered his education by acquiring degrees from Copiah- Lincoln Community College, The University of Mississippi and received his masters degree from Mississippi State University in 1982. He was inducted into the Phi Delta Kappa Honorary education organization while in graduate school. Kenneth served for at least 20 years in various state mental health agencies during his tenure of employment. Kenneth has been happily married to his wife Georgia for 33 years and have four children. Kenneth and Georgia ventured out on faith in 2010 and started an after school center which evolved into a full service childcare center that is presently in operation in Pearl, Mississippi close to Brandon, Mississippi where they now reside. Kenneth like his father have always had an interest in business, he is a licensed realtor since 1999. Kenneth have been a dedicated member of the A.M.E church since childhood.