Michelle Johnson is originally from Connecticut, but lived most of her life in the Bay Area. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's in Science: Kinesiology with a Minor in Health and Wellness. Mrs. Johnson moved back to the Bay Area after graduation where she met her husband. They have two daughters. She received her teaching credentials in Physical Education and Health Science as well as her Master's degree in Education from National University. Mrs. Johnson will be starting her 19th year at University Preparatory School. She is the Physical Education Department Chair.
This will be Mrs. Johnson’s 12th year of teaching her Fitness class. She enjoys looking at everyday games or activities and turning them into something active. She is passionate about changing the way her students think about movement and even joins in with some of the workouts.
In March 2023, Mrs. Johnson attended the CAHPERD conference. She has enjoyed attending every other year for the past 15 years. She learns new games, skills, and ways to bring energy, learning and fun into the classroom. She hopes to present there in the future. Mrs. Johnson will be starting her 19th year at University Preparatory School. She is the Physical Education Department Chair.
Mrs. Johnson has been the head coach of the junior high track and field team since 2009. She is the league rep. She was the assistant high school swim coach from 2010-2013. She has been the head coach of swimming since 2014. Since taking over the swim team she has won the girls division (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2021), and girls league (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019,& 2021), the boys league (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, & 2022) and boys division (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, & 2022). Coach Johnson was awarded Swimming Female Coach of the Year in 2016. As of 2017, she is the NAL rep for swimming.
Mrs. Johnson looks at her class and teams as a family. She wants students to feel loved, valued, and supported while pushing themselves to achieve their personal athletic or classroom goals.
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