MICHAEL JOHNSON
Commissioner of Education
Dr. Michael Johnson began his tenure as Alaska education commissioner in July 2016. Prior to that, he served in the Copper River School District as superintendent; school principal; district curriculum and staff development director; elementary teacher; and special education program assistant. During his time as principal, Glennallen Elementary was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Johnson earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Columbia International University and holds a doctorate of philosophy in education and intercultural studies from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is a recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award.