Brian Walker Johnson

Dr. Brian Walker Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, where he has served since 2013. Previously, he spent 22 years at Principia College developing teacher education programs and establishing school partnerships. His current role includes coordinating the Elementary Education Program curriculum while maintaining teaching responsibilities in literacy methods and teacher supervision.

Dr. Johnson's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Emory University (1995)
• D.A.S.T., Emory University (1990)
• M.Ed. in Teacher Supervision, Emory University (1986)
• B.A. in Elementary Education and Religion & Philosophy, Principia College (1982)

His research explores literacy education, teacher development, and educational assessment, with recent focus on:

• Disciplinary literacy in elementary science education
• Teacher candidate preparation for high-stakes licensure examinations
• Metacomprehension strategies development
• Curriculum design innovations
• Educational partnerships with K-12 districts

Dr. Johnson's recent scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical educational challenges, including teacher responses to standardized testing, resistance to digital instruction in rural settings, and analysis of text complexity in science education. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom applications.

As Elementary Education Program coordinator, Dr. Johnson has established and maintained graduate-level literacy partnerships with multiple Illinois school districts. He supervises both undergraduate and graduate field experiences while teaching courses focused on developing practical teaching competencies.