Kevin Johnson

Academic Coordinator
Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences
Doctor of Education (EdD)

Dr. Kevin Johnson has been a professor in educational leadership and special education with almost three decades of service in public schools and higher education. Prior to joining Walden University, Dr. Johnson was an assistant professor in educational leadership and special education. He also has been an education leader at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as a Senior Consultant with the Department of Education before transitioning to higher education.

Courses Taught

EDDD 8990-196 - Completing the Doctoral Capstone

EDDD 8073-1 - Designing Specialized Instruction for Diverse Learners

EDDD 8075-1 - Sustaining and Supporting Effective Practices in Special Education

EDDD 8070 - Special Education: Exploring Theory and Practice

EDUC 8090-505 - Doctoral Study Intensive

EDDD 8900 - Completing the Prospectus

EDSD 7070 - Special Education: Exploring Theory and Practice

EDSD 7073 - Special Education: Designing Specialized Instruction for Diverse Learners

EDSD 7074 - Implementing Effective School-Wide Interventio

EDSD 7075 - Implementing Effective School-Wide Intervention

Education

EdD, Samford University

Education Specialist, University of West Georgia

MEd, Georgia State University

MEd, Georgia State University

BA, Westfield State College

Public Service

The Faith Center , Volunteer - Fort Lauderdale

5000 Role Models, Volunteer - Miami

Lifelong Learning Institute, Volunteer - Fort Lauderdale

Awards / Honors

Helen Stills Teacher Award, Jamaica Teachers Association, 2016

Publications

Johnson, K. (2007). AN ANALYSIS OF PARENTAL PERCEPTIONS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION MIDDLE GRADE STUDENTS IN READING.

Presentations

Johnson, K. (2016). Innovations in Education: 21st Century Toolkit for Teachers and School Leaders. Jamaica Ministry of Education

Johnson, K. (2014). Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms. Nova Southeastern University

Johnson, K. (2015). Shutting Down the School to Prison Pipeline. Nova Southeastern University