Lissa Johnson
About Lissa Johnson
Lissa Johnson is the founder and CEO of Mosa Mack Science, an educational platform recognized for its innovative science teaching resources.
Lissa Johnson - Founder and CEO
Lissa Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Mosa Mack Science. She created Mosa Mack Science to address major problems she identified with existing teaching resources. Under her leadership, the platform has been recognized as a top science site by Common Sense Education and has received attention in prominent publications like The Huffington Post and Forbes. Johnson's vision and innovation continue to guide the company’s development and growth.
Lissa Johnson’s Education and Expertise
Lissa Johnson's academic background includes a Master of Science in teaching. She fell in love with science during an animal physiology class and initially pursued a career in documentary television to share her passion. Additionally, she classified African Violet species at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and worked in a neuroscience lab at Yale University. These experiences cemented her expertise in both science and education, which she now applies to her work at Mosa Mack Science.
Lissa Johnson’s Background in Documentary Production
Before founding Mosa Mack Science, Lissa Johnson worked in documentary television production. Her goal was to communicate her passion for science to a broader audience. She produced documentaries that combined her love for storytelling and scientific inquiry, gaining insights that would later influence her educational approach and resource creation.
Lissa Johnson's Teaching Career in New York City
Lissa Johnson discovered her true passion for teaching while working as a science educator for middle and high school students in New York City. This experience was a pivotal moment, inspiring her to create more effective teaching tools, which subsequently led to the founding of Mosa Mack Science. Her practical knowledge of classroom dynamics informs the platform’s design and content.
Mosa Mack Science and ImagineK12
Mosa Mack Science, founded by Lissa Johnson, was part of the ImagineK12 education accelerator program. This program is renowned for supporting and nurturing innovative educational startups. Participation in ImagineK12 helped Mosa Mack Science gain traction and credibility within the educational community, furthering Johnson's mission to enhance science education.