Jay Johnson

RURAL PROGRAM MANAGER - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

602-956-0909 ext. 67
jay@localfirstaz.com

I started my work with workforce development in my role as the Post School Outcomes Education Program Specialist, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, and Monitor and Support Specialist at the Arizona Department of Education. I hold degrees in elementary education, special education, and educational leadership. I completed his Masters and undergrad degrees at Northern Arizona University. My interests lie in the area of workforce development, student engagement, teacher retention, and best practices to support students in the K-12 system and after high school. In recent years, I have focused on teacher retention, transition planning, collaboration, and data driven decision making. I have collaborated actively with several educational agencies in Arizona and school districts around the state. I am the President Elect for CEC and member of CEEDAR Arizona Project.

Hometown:
Erie, PA

What I Love Most About Arizona:
Love our rural communities and all they offer to their communities and visitors.

Education/Training:
Masters Degree in Educational Leadership

Favorite Book:
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Favorite Local Business:
Moose Henri’s Grille

Favorite Arizona Destination:
Pinetop, Arizona

If I'm Not at the LFA Offices, You Can Find Me:
Pinetop or Tucson

Passions:
Spending time with my family, motorcycle riding, and bringing resources to communities

Proudest Moment:
The day my daughters were born

Mom/Dad Always Told Me To:
Be responsible for your siblings

Super Power of Choice:
Endless energy

Guilty Pleasure:
Watching Netflix with my wife

Childhood Ambition:
To become a teacher!