Rodrick Johnson M.Ed
About Rodrick Johnson M.Ed
Rodrick Johnson, M.Ed, is a Professional Development Implementation Specialist who designs and delivers training sessions for educators. He has extensive experience in teaching and literacy coaching, having worked in various educational roles in Baltimore City Public Schools and other institutions.
Work at Great Minds
Rodrick Johnson serves as a Professional Development Implementation Specialist at Great Minds, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he designs and delivers professional development sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of educators. His work focuses on improving teaching practices and outcomes for students across various educational settings.
Current Role as Literacy Coach
Rodrick Johnson currently works as a Literacy Coach at Mathew Henson Elementary School #29, a position he has held since 2021. He conducts learning walks to observe trends and monitor the implementation of literacy programs. Additionally, he engages identified teachers in outcome-based coaching cycles to enhance their teaching strategies. He is also a member of the school Instructional Leadership Team.
Previous Experience in Education
Rodrick Johnson has extensive experience in the education sector. He worked as a Teacher at Baltimore City Public Schools from 2015 to 2021, specifically at Dorothy I Height Elementary School #61. He also served as a Professor at Baltimore City Community College for one year in 2018-2019. Prior to that, he was a Teacher at Child First Authority Inc from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Rodrick Johnson holds a Master of Education (MEd) from Grand Canyon University, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Certificate in Educational Leadership from Loyola University Maryland between 2018 and 2021. His undergraduate studies were completed at Coppin State University, where he focused on Education and Non-Profit Leadership, achieving a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from 2009 to 2015.
Focus on Literacy and Best Practices
Rodrick Johnson leads best practices in teaching higher-order literacy skills across various content areas, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. He stays current with research and best practices in literacy content and pedagogy, ensuring that he provides relevant and effective professional development to educators.