Shawn Johnson & Associates
Education Consultants
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MESSAGE FROM CEO AND FOUNDER
As an educator, I totally understand the importance of focusing on the individual needs of each student. I understand how difficult it can be to do this with a classroom full of children with diverse abilities. Shawn Johnson and Associates is proud to provide you with comprehensive research-based programs that support our national curriculum. Shawn Johnson and Associates wants to be your education partners with excellence in mind.
We are aware of the state of our economy, therefore our products are priced so each student will be able to afford one. We are committed to helping all of our students grow and become competent, prolific writers and lifelong learners.
FOUNDER'S PROFILE
Dr. Shawn Johnson is an education consultant in Jamaica and the United States. He has presented on many educational issues at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Johnson works as a Teacher Coach, Data Analyst, and Program Developer in Charleston, South Carolina and Jamaica. He is also an affiliate of South Carolina State University 1890 Research Project, S.M.A.R.T Academy.
During his years as a GSAT teacher, Dr. Johnson developed a writing program that balances different genres of writing. He presented these activities to many teachers through staff development programs. As a result of suggestions from other GSAT teachers, from many schools across Jamaica, Dr. Johnson has revised and expanded his program, which forms the basis for the Communication Tasks for GSAT Series.
Dr. Shawn Johnson has a Diploma in Teaching from St. Joseph's Teachers' College, a BS.c in education, and an M.S. in education with a specialization in reading and literacy from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN. His doctoral degree is in education with a focus on teacher leadership and administration.
Dr. Johnson's Interview
Did you write for fun when you were at school?
Most certainly, I loved writing at school - I had brilliant teachers throughout my school life, especially at St. Richard’s Primary School.
Have you always earned your living as a writer? If not, what else have you done/do you still do?
At first I wrote while teaching at George Headley Primary in Jamaica and continued when I migrated to the USA to study. I have also worked as a consultant for colleges and universities. Now I have started my own publishing company Shawn Johnson & Associates and have written and published a number of books.
When was your first book published and what was it called?
My first book Communication Tasks for GSAT was published in 2002.
Was it difficult to get your first book published?
No. My first book was published by one of my friends who owns a publishing company. He really liked the concept.
Which is your favourite children’s book written by someone else?
My favourite children's book is Merry Jamaican Christmas by Al Campbell.
Do you use a computer or write drafts long hand?
I use the computer to do all my drafts.
DR. JOHNSON SPEAKS CANDIDLY AT THE RECEPTION OF THE LAUNCHING OF THE HEADSTART SERIES IN KINGSTON.
