Anthony Johnston

Anthony Johnston, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Education at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) since 2014. He specializes in adolescent literacy and supporting marginalized youth, particularly students of color, in educational contexts. His work emphasizes curriculum design for diverse learners and equity-focused pedagogical practices.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Culture, University of California, Berkeley
• M.S., The New School for Social Research
• B.A., New College of California

Research Interests: Dr. Johnston’s research centers on culturally responsive teaching strategies, identity development in secondary education, and systemic barriers faced by underrepresented students. He co-authored a seminal 2015 textbook advocating inclusive ELA curricula for diverse classrooms.

Teaching: He oversees undergraduate and graduate programs in Secondary Education, including certification pathways and the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).