Education Consultant · Speaker · North Carolina
From Ordinary
to Extraordinary
Helping educators rediscover purpose, elevate practice, and transform classrooms — one story at a time.
Teacher of the Year
Rowan-Salisbury Schools
17 Years in Education
K–12 · Apple Education
About Anthony
A journey from dropout
to education leader.
Anthony Johnson's journey from high school dropout to Teacher of the Year and education leadership executive is a testament to the power of persistence, purpose, and belief.
With 17 years in K–12 education and experience as an Education Leadership Executive with the Apple Education Team, Anthony delivers authentic, practical, and inspiring messages that resonate with teachers, principals, and district leaders.
He holds a Master of Education Leadership from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Livingstone College.
"We are what we repeatedly do."
Consulting Services
Helping Educators Reconnect,
Reengage, and Rise
Teacher Engagement & Motivation
Reignite passion and purpose in your staff through keynotes, workshops, burnout reduction strategies, and culture-building frameworks.
Professional Development
Hands-on, practical sessions educators can use immediately — covering student engagement, storytelling in instruction, and classroom culture.
Educational Technology
Maximize your investment in devices with Apple-focused workshops on iPad productivity, time-saving tools, and increasing student creativity.
Leadership Development
Support principals and district leaders with sessions on leading with purpose, innovative school cultures, and teacher retention.
Custom District Experiences
Tailored engagements based on your goals — from full-day PD and multi-day rollouts to conference sessions and ongoing coaching.
Speaking
Keynotes That
Move People to Act
Available for professional development days, district kickoffs, and education conferences.
© Anthony Johnson
From Dropout to Educator Leader
Reigniting Purpose in Education
A powerful, story-driven keynote that challenges educators to rediscover their "why," reconnect with students, and transform their classrooms through purpose and consistency.
Popular Sessions
Teach to Transform
Moving beyond content to impact lives
The Why Behind Teaching
Reconnecting educators to purpose
3 Tools, One Big Impact
Simple tech strategies that save time
Storytelling in the Classroom
Making learning stick
Ideal Audiences
Credentials
Experience That Speaks
Teacher of the Year
School & District Level
NC Teacher of the Year Finalist
Runner-Up, 2017
Education Leadership Executive
Apple Education Team
17 Years in K–12 Education
Elementary through High School
M.Ed. Education Leadership
University of Kansas
B.S. Elementary Education
Livingstone College
Results You Can Expect
Increased teacher engagement
Improved classroom culture
Stronger instructional practices
Better use of technology
More energized staff
The Book
Still Standing
All Things Work Together
by Anthony Johnson, Jr.
In Still Standing: All Things Work Together, Anthony Johnson, Jr. shares his powerful journey from high school dropout to Teacher of the Year and education leadership executive — a testament to persistence, purpose, and belief.
Through candid storytelling, Anthony reveals how life's setbacks became the very foundation of his success, offering readers an authentic roadmap for transforming adversity into impact.
Get In Touch
Let's Work Together
Every school has potential. Let's unlock it.
Ready to bring Anthony to your school or district? Reach out directly and he'll get back to you soon.
Email Anthonyanthonyjohnson@me.com