From Academic Leadership
Craig Alan Johnson
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Feb 12, 2007 - 1:44:35 PM
As a principal and educator, Craig Alan Johnson has always
understood the importance of education. His strong advocacy for an
effective education began through his relationship with his father, now
a professor of education at Fort Hays State University in Kansas.
Johnson inherited his father’s gift and profession and currently
travels throughout the United States and Latin America presenting
keynote speeches and hosting educational workshops and seminars to
schools and organizations on a variety of leadership, educational, and
literary topics.
Johnson was born in
Wheatridge, Colo. but spent twelve years of his childhood in Panchgani,
India, where his father was headmaster of the New Era Bahá’í School, a
private boarding school. It wasn’t until college that Johnson returned
to the United States, and attended Fort Hays State University in
Kansas. In Kansas, Johnson met his wife, married, graduated with a
Master of Arts in Secondary Education as well as one in School
Administration, and began a family. Five years into his marriage, and
with three sons, Johnson moved his family to Brazil to pursue his
passion for international education and the world-wide experience.
Johnson
quickly transitioned from an English teacher to a Dean of Students and
finally landed the career opportunity of a lifetime as the High School
principal at Escola Graduada de Sao Paulo, a school often considered
the premier American school in Latin America.
Today,
Johnson and his family reside in Sao Paulo, Brazil. While teaching, he
was honored as “Soccer Coach of the Year” and “Teacher of the Year.”
Johnson is a member of the Association of American Schools in South
America, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and
International School Services. He continues to teach, coach, administer
and write, while staying active with his family. For more information,
visit:
www.bahaibookstore.com or www.wave-watcher.com
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