Dr. Susan Johnson is a responsible, reflective leader who has been a champion for children throughout her career in Calvert County, Maryland. Having served as a Special Education Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director, and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Johnson inspires others to work on behalf of children every day. She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their potential and adults must be willing to do whatever it takes, even if uncomfortable, to make that happen. Student learning and results has been the cornerstones of her career at the school and central office level, as she has implemented effective school improvement efforts, built cohesive teams, and fostered positive relationships with staff, students, and families. Dr. Johnson believes that marked results are attainable when school improvement efforts reach the classroom and change the learning experience for each student. Dr. Johnson earned her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991 and her Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Maryland College. In 2012, Dr. Johnson completed her Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Dr. Johnson received the 2007 Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award and was nominated several times for the MASSP Principal of the Year award.