--- title: BetterLesson Coach | Doneen Johnson --- [![BL Logo](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL%20Logo.jpg?width=189&height=40&name=BL%20Logo.jpg "BL Logo")](https://betterlesson.com/) - [K-12 Solutions](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/) - ## K-12 Solutions - [Integrated Insights](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/integrated-insights) - [PD Workshops](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/workshops) - [Instructional Coaching](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/instructional-coaching) - [Learning Walks](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/learning-walks) - [Self-Paced Learning](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/bl-connect/) - [Leader Hub](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/leader-hub) - [How We Help](https://betterlesson.com/personalized-professional-development/) - ## How We Help - [Comprehensive PD](https://betterlesson.com/personalized-professional-development/) - [Curriculum Implementation](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/curriculum-implementation) - 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Search Search ![Coach_Doneen-Johnson](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Coach_Doneen-Johnson.png?width=150&height=150&name=Coach_Doneen-Johnson.png "Coach_Doneen-Johnson") ##### 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. ![diploma-icon](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/diploma-icon.svg "diploma-icon") #### 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 ![Icon_Blue_School](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Blue_School.svg "Icon_Blue_School") #### 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 ![Icon_Blue_EducatorSupport-2](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Blue_EducatorSupport-2.svg "Icon_Blue_EducatorSupport-2") #### Coaching Certifications 1:1 Coaching BL Connect Content Development In-Person Facilitation Virtual Facilitation ![Icon_Blue_LearnByDoing](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Blue_LearnByDoing.svg "Icon_Blue_LearnByDoing") #### Areas of Expertise Pre-K: All Subjects K-2: All Subjects, Math, English/Language Arts, Social Studies 6-8: All Subjects ![Icon_Pencil-Ruler-Paintbrush](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/Icon_Pencil-Ruler-Paintbrush.svg "Icon_Pencil-Ruler-Paintbrush") #### Additional Areas School Administrator: Principal Elementary Education (K-6) Instructional Technology Specialist - Computers ![language-icon](https://info.betterlesson.com/hubfs/language-icon.svg "language-icon") #### Languages English [![BL-Logo-Inline-large](https://info.betterlesson.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BL-Logo-Inline-large.png?width=2024&height=415&name=BL-Logo-Inline-large.png "BL-Logo-Inline-large")](https://betterlesson.com/) - [K-12 Development](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/) - [Integrated Insights](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/integrated-insights) - [PD Workshops](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/workshops) - [Instructional Coaching](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/instructional-coaching) - [Learning Walks](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/learning-walks) - [Self-Paced Learning](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/lab) - [PD Focus Areas](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/) - [Comprehensive PD](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/) - [High-Quality Curriculum Implementation](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/curriculum-implementation) - [Instructional Leadership](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/instructional-leadership/) - [Student-Centered Instruction](https://betterlesson.com/professional-development/student-centered-instruction) - [Learning Catalog](https://betterlesson.com/catalog/) - Who We Help - [Classroom Educators](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/pd-for-teachers) - [Instructional Coaches](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/pd-for-coaches) - [Leaders & Administrators](https://betterlesson.com/learning-experiences/pd-for-leaders) - [Curriculum Providers](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/partnerships) - [Explore Case Studies>>](https://betterlesson.com/category/case-study/) - [About Us](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/) - [Contact Us](https://info.betterlesson.com/contact-us) - [Our Story & Team](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/) - [Newsroom](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/news) - [Strategic Partnerships](https://betterlesson.com/about-us/partnerships) - [Careers](https://betterlesson.pinpointhq.com/) - [Resources](https://betterlesson.com/resources/) - [PD Funding Guide](https://info.betterlesson.com/k12-professional-development-funding) - [ESSA-Certified PD](https://info.betterlesson.com/evidence-and-research) - [Help Center](https://betterlesson.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/4) - [Check Network](https://lab.betterlesson.com/networkcheck) - [Login: BL Lab & Leader Hub](https://user.betterlesson.com/login) - [Terms & Conditions](https://betterlesson.com/terms) - [Privacy Policy](https://betterlesson.com/privacy-policy/) - [Security](https://betterlesson.com/security) © 2025 BetterLesson. 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