The INSIDER - 2021 Year End Edition

ACTUALLY, IT’S DR. JOHNSON

This December, Ernest Johnson added three letters to his name — EdD. Following the successful defense of his dissertation in October, he has earned the Doctor of Education degree specializing in community college leadership, from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. With his undergraduate and masters degree also from HBCUs, Southern University and A&M College and Xavier University of Louisiana respectively, Dr. Johnson further illustrates that HBCUs continue to produce not only quality products, but likewise an overwhelmingly significant percentage of Black terminal degrees. Since 2015, Dr. Johnson has faithfully served Texas College as an educator and champion for student success. Currently, Dr. Johnson serves as an Instructor of Mathematics and an Instructor of Education for the College. Within these roles, he also serves as an Area Coordinator for the Division of

Education’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP), specializing in mathematics for the certification of teachers. In this capacity, Dr. Johnson carries the responsibility and oversight for the content area (mathematics) of aspiring math teachers in the EPP program. In addition to his duties as a faculty member in the classroom, Dr. Johnson likewise serves as a Student Learning Coordinator for the College’s Student Learning Center. In this position, Dr. Johnson provides mathematics tutoring for students campus wide.

As illustrated, Dr. Johnson plays a pivotal role in the educational process and student success at Texas College. The awarding of his doctorate will enhance his impact on the College’s campus.

Dr. Ernest Johnson

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