On The Edge With April Mahoney

Youtube https://youtu.be/IzWNdJgQbrY https://boldandbrightacademy.com Born and raised on the East Coast, Bethany Johnson earned a BFA in Dance and spent a decade teaching dance while performing professionally. Her journey took a significant turn when she relocated to Las Vegas, transitioning from dance to elementary education. This shift was driven by a desire to impact young lives through education. However, the reality of the classroom revealed systemic flaws—outdated curriculums and teaching methods that she felt were stifling children’s natural curiosity and self-esteem. After four years, she decided to leave the school system, driven by a vision to foster a more nurturing educational environment. In pursuit of this vision, she founded Bold and Bright Academy, a preschool operated from her garage, tailored for 3-5-year-olds. This initiative was grounded in a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach, allowing her to make a meaningful difference in her students’ early educational experiences. Her c