Nicky Johnston

Author, Illustrator & Educator
Director of Happy Hero

Nicky Johnston is an experienced primary school teacher, an accomplished artist and professional Make-up Artist.

"Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts!" is Nicky's first children's book published by Nicky's Art  in 2008.  Her second book "Happythoughts are Everywhere..." was released August 2009.

After the diagnosis with her eldest son's anxiety disorder, Nicky has successfully turned this negative situation into a very positive outcome. Nicky has become an expert in supporting educators, parents and youth workers in dealing with little worriers, and continues to develop new resources.

With the success of both books, Nicky loves the opportunity to visit schools, sharing her journey of becoming a successful author and illustrator, inspiring students to become writers themselves. With her amazing displays of original artworks from the books and her humourous and talented presentation skills, Nicky is able to help children understand the process in publishing a children's book.

Nicky is also available for professional development sessions for workshops, conferences and parent support groups. By sharing her journey, knowledge and insight in dealing with a child with a mental health issue she can support parents, teachers, carers and mental health professionals who know a little worrier.

Bookings for 2012 School Visits and guest speaking engagements are currently being taken ~ Please contact Nicky for full list of availability.

For all bookings contact Nicky:

nickyjohnston@optusnet.com.au
M: 0417 309 017 


Nicky and husband Andrew are the proud parents of four boys, Bayley, Cooper, Asher and Bowen.  They enjoy a variety of activities including bike riding, rock climbing and karate.

As a young child Nicky always loved drawing & painting.  She studied art and history of art throughout her tertiary education and has sold many of her own drawing and oil painting artworks. 

You can purchase Nicky's paintings and craft giftware from:
  www.facebook.com/nickysart

Currently employed by RACV Nicky works as a Traffic Safety Educator, visiting schools, presenting to Prep to Grade 6 children Road Safety Educational sessions.

Nicky is a member of Ishinryu Karate. 
In October 2008 she achieved her 1st Dan Black Belt - quite an achievement.

  

"Discipline is the key to success in any pursuit in life, and karate helps develop these valuable skills." ...Sensei Bruce Hyland

In everything Nicky sets out to achieve in her life,
she lives by her favourite quote...

"If you reach for the stars you might just touch the moon..."