Dr. Jason D. Johnson, assistant professor of Mathematics Education, is interested in how students learn mathematics through a social justice context. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from The Florida State University in 2005. Prior to joining MTSU, he spent several years teaching at The Florida State University and Florida A&M University.

Dr. Johnson has experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school mathematics, teaching various fields of mathematics and levels in Orlando, Florida. At that time, he was extremely active with curriculum implementation for students with learning disabilities in mathematics. He was awarded Rookie of the Year by the Seminole Council Teachers of Mathematics in 2001.

Dr. Johnson is also interested in the following research topics: Prospective Teacher Knowledge of Mathematics, Technology in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics, Prospective Mathematics Teacher Preparation, Curriculum and Assessment Standards in Mathematics.