Professor of School Administration
Academic Degrees
Doctorate 2014 Saint Mary's College
Educational Leadership [emphasis in Adult Development, Systems Thinking)
Master's Degree 2009 National University
Best Practices: Curriculum & Instruction
Bachelor's Degree 2006 Jackson State University
Major: English Minor: Spanish
Professional Experience
2019-Present
Associate Professor of School Administration
Department of Advanced Studies in Education
College of Education California State University, Stanislaus
CEO/Superintendent |Promise Public Schools|2016-2019
Responsible for the development of innovative school models, fundraising, and navigating educational politics to secure school approval.
Founding Principal | El Capitan High | 2012-2016
Founding principal of a large comprehensive technology based high school. Responsible for managing a 90 million dollar construction and start-up budget and hiring over 80 staff members.
Adjunct Professor | UC Merced | 2014-2016
Taught the capstone course for teacher education candidates enrolled in the joint Cal Teach program between UC Merced and UC Berkeley.
Assistant Principal | Merced High | 2009-2012
Supervised more than 120 teachers and staff members and served as instructional lead during a successful school turnaround effort
Recent Publications
Rebecca M. Callahan, Anysia P. Mayer, Anthony H. Johnson & Claudia J. Ochoa (2021): Exploring Organizational Leadership for English Learner Equity, Leadership and Policy in Schools
Johnson, A. The next wave:Convivial technologyand the restructuring of American schools. Educational Leaders Without Borders Third Edition (publication datE pending - 2021).
Bukko, D., Liu, K., & Johnson, A. Principal’s actions that create trust: Recommendations from teachers in a high-trust school. Planning and Changing Journal (publication pending).
Exploring the Identities of High Performing Teachers. Proquest. January 2015. St. Mary’s College, California.
A Collaborative Approach: Assessing the Impact of Multi-grade Classrooms p. 422 Catholic Education/March 2013 St. Mary’s College, California
Contact Information
Building: Demergasso-Bava Hall
See Building #21: Map
Office Location: Room DBH 355 - See Map
Phone: (209) 667-3334
E-mail: ajohnson57@csustan.edu