Mr. Johnson is one of the original teachers remaining from the Heritage founding staff. He teaches AP English & Literature, 8th Grade Humanities and Logic. In the past, he has also taught Drama, American Literature, Ancient Greek & Roman Literature, Geometry, Bible Survey and Systematic Theology.
Mr. Johnson has a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in Youth from Eugene Bible College. He is currently working on a Master’s degree in Education from Concordia University. Mr. Johnson lives with his wife of 10 years and their three children in Hillsboro.
Mr. Johnson says he has known since the 6th grade that he would grow up to be a reading and writing teacher. “I have always loved to read and write stories of my own. I was always thrilled in school to write and help other students express themselves through the written word. I knew I was called to work with young people. I spent 2 1/2 years as a youth pastor and left the church to pursue a career in teaching. I began researching Christian schools in the greater Metro area and stumbled upon Heritage in May of its first year. I met with HCS Leadership who introduced me to Classical Education. I spent the next three weeks researching Classical Education and decided that this ‘new concept’ (which was only new to me) was worthy of pursuing. I liked the idea of teaching students ‘how to think,’ not ‘what to think.’ I have spent the last 9 years growing in my understanding of Classical Education and becoming a better Classical Teacher. I believe it is a process -- the longer I spend as a growing Classical Teacher, the better I will become. I am learning more each and every year.”
