BETTERLESSON COACH
Doneen Johnson
Doneen is an instructional coach for BetterLesson who strives to assist and support others to improve the quality of teaching and learning within the community through indispensable learning opportunities that withstand the tests of time. Doneen believes that learning does not occur only at school and it should not end in the classroom. Doneen has gained experience as a school administrator, teacher, literacy coach, substitute, remediation teacher, tutor, mentor, and principal intern with administrative training through the prestigious North Carolina Principal Fellows program. Doneen holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Francis Marion University, a master's of education degree in instructional technology from Lesley University, and a master's of school administration degree from Fayetteville State University.
Qualifications
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, 2024 (anticipated), Gardner-Webb University
Master of School Administration, 2015, Fayetteville State University
Master of Education in Instructional Technology, 2011, Lesley University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, 2008, Minor in Psychology, Cum Laude, Francis Marion University
Previous Educational Positions
Assistant Principal, Grades 9-12, Ashbrook High School
Assistant Principal, Grades K-5, Woodhill Elementary School
Literacy Coach/ Testing Coordinator, Grades 6-8, Ireland Drive Middle School
Assistant Principal, Grades PK-5, Rockfish Hoke Elementary School
Principal Intern, Grades K-5, Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary School
Grade 5 Teacher, Grade 3-5 Remediation Teacher, Cumberland Road Elementary School
Grade 5 English Language Arts Teacher, Brunson-Dargan Elementary School
Coaching Certifications
1:1 Coaching
BL Connect
Content Development
In-Person Facilitation
Virtual Facilitation
Areas of Expertise
Pre-K: All Subjects
K-2: All Subjects, Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies
6-8: All Subjects
Additional Areas
School Administrator: Principal
Elementary Education (K-6)
Instructional Technology Specialist - Computers
Languages
English