Irma E. Johnson

Dr. Irma E. Johnson serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Instructional Leadership and Professional Development at Coppin State University, bringing 45 years of extensive experience in educational systems. She concurrently holds an Adjunct Professor position at Johns Hopkins School of Education, teaching courses in educational leadership and advanced instructional strategies. Her career spans over four decades in Baltimore City Public Schools where she held progressively responsible roles including teacher, department head, assistant principal, principal, and executive director for K-8 schools.

Her research focuses on practical applications of educational leadership in urban settings, with specialization in developing novice principals through structured systems for goal achievement, problem-solving frameworks, and evidence-based decision-making processes. Dr. Johnson's work emphasizes teacher development programs, curriculum mapping methodologies, and strategic planning for school improvement, particularly addressing challenges in K-8 urban educational environments.

Dr. Johnson actively contributes to professional communities through affiliations with multiple educational associations and currently co-chairs the Scholarship Committee for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Her professional narrative centers on translating decades of P-12 administrative experience into effective leadership coaching and academic instruction, with strong emphasis on developing sustainable systems for urban school success.