Leona Melissa Johnson, Ph. D. Curriculum Vita Telephone: 850.412.5417

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology (Specialty) 2003 Howard University, Washington, DC Sub-specialty: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Dissertation: Learning Preferences of Fifth Grade Students in Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan Elementary Schools. Advisor: Dr. Frederick D. Harper

Dual Doctoral Internship (Howard University) Researcher at the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Inc., Fairfax, VA.

Educational Research Service (ERS) (Alexandria, VA). Co-Authored a Book on “Culture and Learning”.

Master’s in Education (M.Ed) 1998 Howard University, Washington, DC

Master’s in Business Administration 1995 Strayer University, Washington, DC Thesis: Customer Satisfaction in Consumer Retailing.

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Assistant Professor Florida A & M University, Department of Psychology Fall 2019 – Present

Senior Doctoral Dissertation Chair Grand Canyon University, Dissertation Chair Fall 2018-Aug.2019

Adjunct Professor College of Education, Liberty University Spring 2019-July 2019

Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 1 Various Appointments, Department Chair, and Assistant Dean 08/2004-06/2018 Hampton University

Adjunct Professor Summers of 2004-2006 Howard University, Washington, DC, Transition to Teaching (T3) Program

PUBLICATIONS

Johnson, L. M. (2018). Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Higher Education: The Students’ Voice. In N. Gallavan and L. Putnam (Eds.), ATE Yearbook XXVI Building upon Inspirations and Aspirations with Hope, Courage, and Strength (pp.7-23). Lanham, MD, Roman & Littlefield Publishers.

Johnson, L. M. (2014). The Impact of Social Media on undergraduate college students and the workplace. NSSA Annual Conference Proceedings. Las Vegas, NV.

Beale, R., Hayes, Z., Johnson, L., Rose, S., & Baker, S. (2014). Training Graduate Students to Deliver Culturally Sensitive Financial Education Workshops and Conduct Research. Review of Social Studies, Law, and psychology, 8(4), 5-12.

Johnson, L. M. (2014). College Students Perceptions of Oral Lectures and Interactive Learning Strategies: Implications and Best Practices. NSSA Journal, Spring 2014.

Johnson, L. M. & Pierce, A. (2013). The use of new media technology by African American college students to access health information: From HIV AIDS to Mental Health. NSSA Technology Journal.

Johnson, L. M. (November, 2012) College Students’ Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Higher Education: Implications for Educational Practice. CTE Newsletter, Teaching Matters. Hampton University.

Johnson, L. M. (October, 2012) College Students’ Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Higher Education: A Qualitative Study of the Students’ Voice. CTE Newsletter, Teaching Matters. Hampton University.

Johnson, L. M. (2012). Oral and Active Learning Preferences. Hawaii International Conference for Educators (HICE) Conference Proceedings.

Pierce, A. & Johnson, L. M. (2012) New Media. 2012 Hawaii International Conference for Educators (HICE) Conference Proceedings.

Johnson, L. M. (July 2010-October 2011). Monthly articles published in the International On-Line College World Reporter (CWR) Magazine. Wrote for the Monthly “Inside Black America” Segment.

Johnson, L. M. (2011). Learning Preferences and the Classroom Learning Environment; Challenges and Best Practices. Journal of Intercultural Disciplines, Volume 9. Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 2 Johnson, L. M. (2010). College Students Perceptions of Oral Lectures and Active Learning Instructional Strategies. NAAAS Monogram.

Johnson, L. M. (2007). Book Review of Black and Brown by Dr. William A. Sampson. Journal of Negro Education, 76(1).

Johnson, L. M. (2007). Social Loafing at a Historically Black University. 2007 Monogram of the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS):Scarborough, ME.

Johnson, L. M. (2006). Psychological perspectives and paradigms: Bridging the gap in social issues. In T. Mohammed (Ed.), Essays in Response to Bill Cosby’s Comments about African American Failure. Mellon Press. (Book Chapter)

Johnson, L. M. (2006). Elementary school students' learning preferences and the classroom learning environment: Implications for educational policy and practice. Journal of Negro Education, 75(3), 506-518.

Johnson, L.M., Drayton, W., & Gullatt, C. (2006). Sleep deprivation among college students. 2006 Monogram of the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS):Scarborough, ME.

Johnson, L. M. & Protheroe, N. (2003). What we know about culture and learning. Educational Research Service (ERS): Arlington, VA. (Book)

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS PRESENTED International/National Conferences

Johnson, L.M. (2019). Classroom Dynamics: The Classroom as Workplace. ATE Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Johnson, L. M. (2017). Implications and Policy Considerations: Teacher Caring Characteristics. ATE Summer Conference. Pittsburg, PA.

Johnson, L. M. (2017). Students’ Perceptions of the Behavioral Characteristics of Teacher Caring. ATE Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.

Johnson, L. M. (2016). Sleep and College Life. National Social Science Association (NSSA) Professional Development Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Johnson, L. M. (2016). The Flipped Classroom: What did We Learn, Part II? ATE Annual Conference. Chicago, IL.

Johnson, L. M. (2015). College Students Perceptions of Marriage and Family. National Social Science Association Fall Professional Development Conference. New Orleans, LA.

Beale, R., Johnson, L., Hayes, Z., Rose., S., & Calder, C. (2015). Retirement Financial Literacy: The Role of Culturally Sensitive Financial Education Workshops. New Orleans, LA. Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 3 Beale, R., Johnson, L., Hayes, Z., Rose, S., Calder. C., Dezonie, S., & Tekle, T. (2015). Using Active Learning Strategies to Conduct Financial Literacy Workshops in Underserved Populations. The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines. Dallas, TX.

Johnson, L. M. (2015). The Flipped Classroom: What did We Learn? ATE Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ.

Beale, R., Hayes, Z., Johnson, L., Calder, C., Anderson, A., West, C., & Gordon, K. (2014). Credit Financial Literacy Knowledge: The Role of Culturally Sensitive Financial Education Workshops on Low to Moderate Income Participant’s Understanding and Use of Credit. Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Beale, R., Hayes, Z., Johnson, L., Rose, S., & Baker, S. (2014). Training Graduate Students to Deliver Culturally Sensitive Financial Education Workshops and Conduct Research. Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Johnson, L. M. (2014). The Impact of Social Media on undergraduate college students and the workplace. NSSA Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.

Johnson, L. M. (2014). Learning Preferences: Nurturing a Student Centered Classroom. ATE Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Johnson, L. M. (August, 2013). Learning Styles and Strategies of HBCU Students: Active vs. Reflective, Sensing vs. Intuitive, Visual vs. Verbal, and Sequential vs. Global Learners. American Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference. Washington, DC.

Johnson, L. M., (August, 2013). College students’ perceptions of the characteristics of effective teachers from the students’ Voice, Part II. American Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference. Washington, DC.

Johnson, L. M. (2012). Oral Lectures and Interactive Learning Strategies: Implications and Best Practices. American Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference. Boston, MA.

Johnson, L. M., Gamble, J., Preddie, J., Rhodeman, M., & Robinson, M. (2012). A Qualitative Study of College students’ perceptions of the characteristics of effective teachers from the students’ Voice. American Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference. Boston, MA.

Johnson, L. M. (2012). Oral Lectures and Interactive Learning Strategies: What We Know. National Association of Social Science (NSSA) Summer Conference. Lake Tahoe, NV.

Pierce, A. L. & Johnson, L. M. (2012). The use of new media by African American undergraduate students: From AIDS:HIV to Mental Health. National Association of Social Science (NSSA) Summer Conference. Lake Tahoe, NV.

Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 4 Pierce, A. L. & Johnson, L. M. (2012). The use of new media technology by African American Students. Hawaii International Conference for Educators (HICE). Honolulu, Hawaii.

Johnson, L. M. (2012). College Students’ Perceptions of Effective Teachers. Practitioner-Scholar Conference. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA. Poster Presentation.

Johnson, L. M. (2011). Culture and Learning: Learning Preferences of Diverse Students. American Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference. Philadelphia, PA.

Johnson, L. M. (2010). Women in the Workplace: Employee Diversity. Paper presented at the Annual National 2010 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Davis, S., & Johnson, L. M. (2010). Mental Health in the Academy: Crisis Intervention. Paper presented at the Annual National 2010 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. (2010). Learning and the Undergraduate Classroom Environment: Classroom Distractions. Paper presented at the Annual National 2010 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. & Davis, S. (2009). Mental Illness in the Academy: Crisis Intervention. Paper presented at the Annual 2009 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. & Cannon, A. (2009). Dynamics of the classroom learning environment: Seating Patterns, Class size, and Classroom performance. Paper presented at the Annual 2009 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. (2009). Implications of Psychosocial and Cognitive Competencies on Culture, Pedagogy, and Social Justice. Paper presented at the 2009 Multicultural Conference and Summit. New Orleans, LA. (Five Continuing Education credits).

Johnson, L. M., & DePriest, T. (2008). Academic Stress and Undergraduate Students. Paper presented at the Annual National 2008 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M., Cannon, A., Carter, A., Humphreys, C., & Perkins, K. (2008). Perceptions of the Dynamics of the Classroom Learning Environment. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. (2007). Program Evaluation (NSF Grant Activity). Presented at the 2007 AEA Conference. Baltimore. MD.

Johnson, L. M. (2007). Program Evaluation: Undergraduate Focus. Presented at the 115th American Psychological Association Conference. San Francisco, CA. Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 5

Johnson, L. M., Justice, S., & McDonald, A. (2007). Social Loafing at a Historically Black University. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M., Oliver, N., & Robinson, M. (2006). Learning Preferences of Undergraduate Students at a Historically Black University. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. & McElroy, S. (2006). Group dynamics in Colleges and Universities. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Drayton, W., Gullatt, C., & Johnson, L. M. (2006). Sleep Deprivation among College Students. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. (2006). Student Uniforms and the Classroom Learning Environment. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Johnson, L. M. (2005). Learning of Fifth Grade Students in the Mid-Atlantic Metropolitan Elementary Schools. Paper presented at the Annual National Association of African American Studies Conference. Houston, TX.

WORKSHOPS (As a Presenter)

Johnson, L. M. (2017) Teaching the Millennial Student. Hampton University Freshman Studies Program.

Johnson, L. M. (February 2016). Prison Kids Documentary. Regent University, Virginia Beach VA. ABPsi Program.

Johnson, L. M. (August 2015). Generational Diversity. Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.

Johnson, L. M. (May 2015). Multiculturalism and Ethics in Mental Health Care. Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA.

Johnson, L. M. (November, 2012). Innovative Methods of Instructional Delivery. Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Workshop. Hampton University.

Johnson, L. M. & Cece, H. (2012). Navigating the Admissions Process. Practitioner-Scholar Conference. Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.

Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 6 Johnson, L. M. (June, 2010). Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies and Diverse Learning Styles. 2010 National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) Disney Teacher Summer Conference. Orlando, Florida.

Johnson, L. M. (October, 2009) Women in the Workplace, Employee Diversity Workshop designed and provided to Alcoa Corporation, Hampton, VA at Hampton University.

Johnson, L. M. et al. (November, 2007). National Science Foundation (NSF)/American Evaluation Association (AEA) Orientation and Workshop Session for MSI Faculty. Baltimore, MD.

TEACHING AND ADVISING

Undergraduate courses taught (Hampton University) Research Methods Introduction to Educational Psychology Human Growth and Development (Undergraduate and Graduate) Learning and Cognition Industrial/Organizational Psychology Psychological Assessment Senior Seminar (Capstone) Black Psychology Black Psychology Seminar Black Child Development Introduction to Psychology Social Psychology Abnormal Psychology Internships Independent Study Interpersonal Communications

Graduate courses taught Howard University Human Growth and Development

Grand Canyon University Developing the Research Proposal (RES 885) Dissertation I (DIS 955) Dissertation II (DIS 960)

Liberty University Foundations of Exceptionality (EDUC 521) Tests and Measurements (EDUC 606)

Leona M. Johnson, Ph. D. Page 7 Doctoral and Master’s Thesis Committees Grand Canyon University: 7 Doctoral Committees (as Dissertation Chair) Hampton University Thesis Committees: 2 Thesis committees (as committee member)

PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE

American Evaluation Association (AEA) - Co-Chair, Multi-Ethic Topical Interest Group (TIG)

Reviewer of Refereed Journals – Multiple Years Journal of Negro Education (JNE), Howard University, International Journal of Behavioral Research and Psychology, and National Social Science (NSSA) Journal

DoD, Fellowship Program Reviewer for various programs including the NSF GRFP and ASEE Program

Board Member, National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) and Affiliates

Research Judge and Mentor, Governor’s School of Science and Technology, Hampton, VA

Grant Reviewer for the National Science Foundation’s (S-STEM) Program

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Chair, Ivy Foundation of Hampton Virginia’s Kaleidoscope of Fashion Show

Graduate Advisor – (Psi Chi, NCNW, and Gamma Theta-AKA) – Multiple Years

HONORS AND AWARDS

Academic Excellence Award in Teaching (School of Education) 2014

Advisor of the Year (Hampton, University; Psi Chi Advisor) 2009

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