Johnston was a student in Jill Rudy's English 391 course at Brigham Young University in 2000.
From the description of My mom, the legend : a review of the impact of folksongs on families and cultures, 2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51605296
Johnston, the fourth of five children, was born in New Castle, Delaware in 1976 to Carl and Karen Johnston. At six years of age, Johnston's mother began treatment for cancer. After spending much time alone with her, she passed away in October of 1983. In 1985 Johnston's father, seeking a suitable mother for his young children, met and married a woman by the name of Laura, a German native who had immigrated to the United States in 1970 to attend Brigham Young University. Johnston himself later attended the same university.
From the description of Good night sweetheart : a review of the impact of bedtime traditions on families and cultures, 2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367834944