Paul A. Johnson

Paul A. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership and Foundations at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). His career spans academic and K-12 educational leadership roles, including positions as Assistant Professor (2006–Present), Superintendent of Bucyrus City Schools (1999–2006), and Director of the North Central Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center (1983–1989). He teaches courses in leadership practicum, school politics, fiscal management, and human development.

• Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision, BGSU (1982)
• M.Ed. in School Psychology, BGSU (1976)
• B.S. in Education, Ohio State University (1973)

His research focuses on Board of Education–Superintendent relations, community engagement, school referenda strategies, and school finance. His recent publications analyze levy campaign costs, governance practices, and community interaction models in educational settings. Keywords from his work include political dynamics, fiscal management, and stakeholder communication.

Professional involvement includes advisory roles for Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary Society (2009–Present) and founding membership in the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council (2006–Present). He also serves on the Crawford County Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee and the Ohio Department of Education’s Superintendent Standards Committee.