Dr. Eric Johnson has led school improvement efforts nationally and internationally. He previously served as Chief of Research Publications for the United States Air Force Academy and as Director of the Urban Education Program in the School of Education at Drake University. Dr. Johnson has facilitated national and international workshops on a variety of topics, including using difference as an organizational asset, professional learning communities, and data-driven decision-making. In addition, he has authored five inspirational books: The Color of my Joy, The Art of Story Telling: A Sustainable Defense against Existential Threats, Beyond Self Help: A Journey to be Better, 10 Deadly Aspects of Pride, and Livin’ in the Shade: Implications of Father and Son Relationships Explored. His areas of expertise include curriculum development, culturally relevant pedagogy, social emotional learning, urban, global, and multicultural education.