Marcus Wayne Johnson

Marcus Wayne Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. His work focuses on examining underdog success and marginalized communities, blending academic research with informal narratives. He holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies in Education from the University of Texas at Austin (2017), an M.Ed. in Guidance Counseling from Texas Christian University (2010), and a B.A. in Political Science from Texas Christian University (2002).

His research interests include cultural studies in education, educational equity, and the sociocultural factors influencing marginalized communities' success. He has authored a book titled B through Y: The Underdog’s Process of Seizing Opportunity, Control, and Respect and published in journals such as Theory & Research in Social Education and Urban Education.

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