School of Education
Bernadeia Johnson
Bernadeia Johnson, chief academic officer at Minneapolis Public Schools
Johnson received her Masters of Arts in 1992 from the University of St. Thomas. She has a firm belief that all students should have high quality leaders and teachers and a rigorous curriculum that promotes and engages critical thinking and learning. Johnson worked toward this goal in her many roles as an educator, including as deputy superintendent in the largest district in Memphis, Tenn., as well as her current role as chief academic officer at Minneapolis Public Schools. She works to create safe and welcoming school environments and to accelerate learning for all students towards graduation.
