Bio:

Holding four degrees, three certifications, and many awards, Dr. Johnson has over 13 years of teaching and administrative experience with Distance Learning, teaching for Troy State University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and the University of Maryland, Asian Division.  Dr. Johnson's Associate of Science Degree in Music Education and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Education are from the University of the State of New York.  Her Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Development is from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.  Dr. Johnson's Doctorate in Computer Technology in Education Degree is from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  She holds a Distance Learning Certification from the University of West Georgia, a Network Administrator Certification from the University of Maryland, Asian Division and a Certified Online Program Planner from LERN.  Dr. Johnson's accomplishment include the 2001 Alabama Distance Learning Symposium's Best Presentation Award, the 2000 International Who's Who of Information Technology, the 1997 and 1998 Who's Who of International Professionals, the 1994 Who's Who Among American Teacher's Award, and the 1992 Who's Who National Dean's List award.

Dr. Johnson's teaching experiences include both international and U.S. based students and has taught in Okinawa, Japan; many locations in the Far East, Honolulu, Hawaii, and in several locations in Texas and Alabama.  Many of her Distance Learning students have resided in other countries while taking her Online courses.  Countries include: Korea, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore and Australia.

As the Dean of Distance Learning, Dr. Johnson is responsible for the promotion, development, and administration of Distance Learning academic degree programs for the Troy State University System.    She is responsible for the Quality Assurance and Academic Excellence for all Distance Learning programs at TSU which include 8 fully Online Undergraduate degree programs, the eArmy University Program, Live into Television courses, Contract for Degree Courses, Videocourses, Telecourses, Web Enhanced courses, Interactive Conference courses, and Live-Class-on Tape courses.  A part of University College, TSU offers degree programs at more than 50 sites -- predominately on military basis -- in 14 states and five countries. 

The Distance Learning Center in Troy consists of 6 Online Master level degree programs and Live Interactive Videoconferencing classes for the Master of Science in Nursing and the Master of Education.  Also included in the Distance Learning Center is the Southeast Alabama Technology Network (SEAL).The course delivery system for the SEAL Network has been designed using two different mediums: #1 Internet and Blackboard Software & #2 - V-Tel Videoconferencing equipment as the main interface between students and

course content, students and instructors, and students and other students.   The SEAL program has networked 19 K-12 schools and Junior Colleges in Southeastern Alabama.

The Mother of 4 boys and the wife of a US Air Force Pilot, Dr. Johnson's hobbies include digital imaging and singing.