My name is Janue (ja-nay) Johnson, and I have a teaching background spanning K-12 and higher education. I earned a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education from Jackson State University, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from California State University, Long Beach.
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I currently serve as a Professor and Professional Learning Coordinator at San Diego Mesa College's Learning Opportunities for Transformation (LOFT). Within this capacity, I collaborate with the employees on professional learning initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion as competency areas at the LOFT, the institution's center for professional learning. Additionally, I designed a framework that I use as a lens to support professional learning programs. 
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I have the honor of serving as a Board member of the Nandi Organization. The Nandi Organization is focused on serving, supporting, and empowering professionals and students within the California Community College system.
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I had the opportunity to work on professional learning courses as a designer and facilitator for reputable organizations, including the Online Learning Consortium, Every Learner Everywhere, and the Center for Organizational Responsibility and Advancement. As an active member in my professional community, I have been involved on boards and statewide committees, as well as providing consulting services to two- and four-year institutions.
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bell hooks is one of my favorite scholars, and her work influenced my educational philosophy, which revolves around fostering meaningful connections between education, learning, and personal growth. 
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I have three children: a daughter and two sons. They enjoy going to the beach, watching movies, and playing basketball.