Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson is a Professor of ESL at SCAD Language Studio, Savannah College of Art and Design, where she has taught since 2009. She develops curriculum, syllabi, assessment rubrics, and skills matrices for reading, writing, grammar (levels 2-6), and listening/speaking courses (levels 4-6), including specialized courses like Academic Writing and Speaking III—Advertising and Cultural Topics. Her instructional approach integrates gallery visits, architectural tours, volunteer opportunities, and SCAD extended learning experiences.

With extensive international experience, Johnson taught at The American School in England as a fifth-grade teacher (2000-2006) and ESL instructor (2001-2005), developing literature-based genre studies and experiential learning projects. Earlier roles include bilingual education in New Jersey schools and adjunct ESL instruction at Kean University. Her pedagogical research was presented at the 2016 TESOL conference in Baltimore, addressing innovative approaches for international art/design students.