Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Communication & Media, Kennesaw State University. With over nine years of professional experience in public relations and marketing across healthcare, publishing, community outreach, and higher education sectors, she now teaches graphic communication skills in courses such as Brand Identity Design (PR 4415), Digital Publication Design (PR 4405), and Visual Communication (COM 2033).

Education:

• Bachelor's in Communication (Public Relations), Kennesaw State University
• Master's in Professional Writing (concentration in Applied Writing, support area in Composition and Rhetoric), Kennesaw State University

Research Interests focus on digital literacy tools for student success, the intersection of written and visual communication, and industry-standard technology integration in pedagogy. Her work emphasizes historical context and contemporary applications of graphic design.

Scientific Recognition:

• Excellence in Teaching (2019)
• Excellence in Online Teaching (2025)
• Adobe Education Leader (2019-present)
• Adobe Certified Associate (Print and Digital Design)

Mrs. Johnson also facilitates Adobe InDesign/Photoshop workshops and created the Kennesaw Creative Hub (2019), a resource center for digital literacy and innovation. She actively presents at regional/national conferences, including the International Adobe Education Summit on project-based learning pedagogy.