Adrienne Johnson

Dr. Adrienne Johnson is the Chair and Professor in the Education Department at Missouri Western State University, specializing in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and teacher education.5 She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Kansas, an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from National Louis University, and a B.A. in Psychology & Spanish from the University of Denver.5

Johnson's expertise includes:

1. Teaching courses in second language acquisition, linguistics, and teaching English learners at both undergraduate and graduate levels.5
2. Serving as an English Language Specialist for the U.S. Department of State, conducting teacher training projects in countries such as Egypt, Taiwan, Kuwait, and Turkey.13
3. Coordinating internships for approximately 45-65 student interns annually.2
4. Active involvement in professional organizations, including serving as the Eastern Regional Representative for the Iowa Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation Association.2

Dr. Johnson has received recognition for her work, including the 2023 Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.4 Her research interests focus on supporting English language learners and their teachers, and she has published on topics such as inclusive leisure experiences.2