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 20th year at University Preparatory School. She is the Physical Education Department Chair.
This will be Mrs. Johnson’s 13th 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. Mrs. Johnson learns new games, skills, and ways to bring energy, learning and fun into the classroom. This year, she will be a presenter.
Mrs. Johnson has been the head coach of the junior high track and field team for 16 seasons and was the league rep for most of those years. 2024 was her last season for the time being. 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, & 2023) and boys division (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, & 2023). 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 classes 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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