Dr. Johnson applies past experiences into teaching

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and practiced law in Minnesota, Nebraska and New York as a trial attorney in civil and criminal litiga tion. After five years, Dr. Johnson then decided to study economics.

“I always wanted to go back and study economics,” Dr. John son said. “I wanted to study why some countries develop and others immediately practicing law, however, Dr. Johnson joined the Peace Corps. pleased and happy with everything that he said during that interview. So when it came helps you figure out who you are and what’s important.”

Dr. Johnson got a master’s in eco nomics at the University of Nebras ka, got his doctorate at Rutgers University and started working in New York for Law and Economics Consulting Group.

Due to family reasons, Dr. John son moved to Dallas, still doing consulting work but this time fo cused on international taxes. Five years later, one of his clients hired him to become their international tax director. Dr. Johnson taught himself accounting and tax to bet ter fulfill the role. After nearly 11 years in that position, Dr. Johnson realized he was not learning any thing new. He decided to come back to teaching, making his way to Coppell ISD at last.

After his years of traveling, Dr. Johnson put his law degree to use

“Teaching is a craft that you get better at,” Dr. Johnson said. “It’s something that you can work on. That you improve on every year. It is not about knowing your content. It is about being able to connect with students and that’s a craft. That is something that you work on. I’m still learning.”

The only school Dr. Johnson wants to help other people, like be better because of the expe- ing us for a long time. I want to give some students the tools that can help solve conflict, can help lead to solutions that are evidence based, not just knee jerk political responses. I want to give kids the empathy and worldview that is needed to motivate them.”