Kurt Johnson

EDUCATION

2014 Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Utah State University
- Dissertation: Parental Perceptions Of The Influence Of Digital Media And Technology On Children’s Reading Habits At Home
1993 M.S. Instructional Technology, Utah State University
- Emphasis: Instructional Design in Education
1991 B.S. Elementary Education, Utah State University
- Minor: Music Teaching

CITIZENSHIP

Service: International

2017 - 2020 Consultant Member, Hong Kong STEM Academy
2017 Reviewer, “Design-based approach to STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum policy implementation in Hong
Kong primary education,” Research Grants Council (Hong Kong) RGC Ref No. 17604317
2014 - 2016 Member, Founding Board, The Center for Creativity, Innovation and Discovery (CCID) Charter School
2016 Special Guest, 4th Asian Roundtable 2016 of Presidents of the Universities of education, Gwangju National University of Education, South Korea

Service: State and National

2021-present Proposal Reviewer, Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
2018 - present Reviewer, Social Studies and the Young Learner
2017 - present Proposal Reviewer, Annual Conference, National Council for the Social Studies
2017 - present Member, Freeman Book Awards Selection Committee, The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), the Committee on Teaching about Asia (CTA) of the Association for Asian Studies (AAS), and Asia for
Educators (AFE) at Columbia University
2018 - present Member, Teacher Education Coordinating Committee (TECC), Hawaii
Department of Education (HIDOE) and Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB)
2023 - present Member, Career and Technical Education Workgroup, The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB)
2018 - 2023 Membership Chair, Small Colleges and Universities Faculty Forum, College and University Faculty Assembly (SCUFF), National Council for the Social Studies
2023 January Team Lead, Quality Review Team, Portland State University accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
2020 Member, Review Panel, National Technology Leadership Initiative (NTLI) Fellowship Award
2019 - 2020 Chair, Notable Trade Books Selection Committee, National Council for the Social Studies/Children’s Book Council
2017 - 2020 Member, Notable Trade Books Selection Committee, National Council for the Social Studies/Children’s Book Council2012 - 2013 Teacher
Evaluation Tool Work Group, Utah State Office of Education
2012 - 2013 HB 513 Early Intervention Program RFP review Committee, Utah State Office of Education
2007 - 2008 Vice President, Governing Board, Mountain Heights Academy (formerly Open High School of Utah) Charter School
2007 - 2008 Founding Member, Mountain Heights Academy (formerly Open High School of Utah) Charter School
1999 Technology Integration Consultant, Lincoln Elementary School, Hyrum, Utah
1995 - 1998 Community Education Internet Instructor, Morgan County School District, Morgan, Utah
1995 - 1999 Treasurer, Utah Coalition for Educational Technology
1996 - 1997 President, Morgan Education Association
1995 - 1996 Vice President, Morgan Education Association
1991 - 1992 Senator, ASUSU College of Education
1991 - 1992 Member, USU Council on Teacher Education
1991 - 1992 Member, USU Children’s House Advisory Board

Service: University

2018 - present Program Director, Teacher Education, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2023 - present Coordinator, Oceania area students, Teacher Education, Faculty of
Education and Social Work, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2023 - present Coordinator, International Teacher Education Program (ITEP), Teacher Education, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2014 - 2023 Coordinator, Asian area students, Teacher Education, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2018 - 2019 Member, Honor Council, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2015 - 2019 Internship Coordinator, Teacher Education, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2016 - 2017 Member, University Assessment Committee, Brigham Young University–Hawaii
2016 Member, Testing Center Task Force, Brigham Young University–Hawaii

Professional Affiliations Current

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
College and University Faculty Assembly (CUFA), National Council for the Social Studies International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

International Literacy Association (ILA)
International Association of Laboratory and University Affiliated Schools (IALS)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Utah Council of the International Literacy Association (UTILA)
Utah Coalition for Educational Technology (UCET)
Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA)

Consulting and Other Contract Work

2012 Educational Strategist, The Saylor Foundation, Washington, D.C.
1997 - 1998 Computer Consultant, Morgan County News, Morgan, Utah
1995 - 1996 US West/UtahLink Teacher Network Project
1995 - 1996 National Teacher Training Institute for Math, Science & Technology
1995 Project Review Consultant, Hansen Planetarium, Salt Lake City, Utah
1993 - 1994 Life Skills Grant Computer Education Instructor, Morgan County School District, Morgan, Utah

TEACHING

University Assignments: Brigham Young University–Hawaii

2019, 2024 - present EDU 212: Foundations of Education
2014 - present ELED 380: Multicultural Education, the Constitution and Social Studies Methods for the Elementary Teacher
2014 - present ELED/SCED 491: Observation Practicum
2014 - present ITEP 492: Student Teaching Coordination for BYU–Hawaii Students in Oceania
2014 - 2023ITEP 4E92: Student Teaching Coordination for BYU–Hawaii Students in Asia
2014 - 2020 EDU 305: Computer and Technology Assisted Instruction
2015 - 2018 ELED 379: Social Studies Content for Elementary Teachers
2015 - 2016 EDU 414R: Special Topics in Education: Technology skills for education students from the Marshall Islands
2014 EDU 414R: Special Topics in Education: Social Studies content for elementary education majors

University Assignments: Utah State University

2012 - 2014 ELED 4050: Teaching Social Studies and Practicum Level III
2011 - 2014 SCED 6270: Introduction to Methods, Planning, Assessment, & Technology
2008 INST 5205/6205: Computer Application for Instruction and Training
2004 - 2008 INST 4010: Principles and Practices of Technology for Elementary Teachers
2004 INST 5400: Macintosh Applications for Instruction and Training
1991 - 1993 INST 445: Technology and the Classroom Teacher (teaching assistant)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technology Director
Edith Bowen Laboratory School, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
July 2011 to August 2014

Responsible for the development of innovative educational practices for the use of technology within classrooms.
Responsible for developing integration strategies for potential, cutting-edge technologies.
Implement, research, and present at regional and national conferences on the use of both traditional and cutting-edge technologies.

Adjunct Instructor
School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Utah State University, Logan, Utah June 2012 to August 2014

Teacher, 4th grade
Edith Bowen Laboratory School, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
August 2008 to June 2011

Responsible for curriculum development, instruction, and assessment of a self-contained classroom.
Responsible to build capable, lifelong learners through developmentally appropriate education, applied research, and innovative educational practices.
Facilitated the development of quality practicum experiences for pre-service educators at all levels attending Utah State University.

CV Last Revised 12/12/24