This Week’s Program:

Dr. Bryan Johnson, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools

Our featured speaker is Dr. Bryan Johnson who is the Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools, bringing executive-level corporate experience and transformational K-12 leadership to the role. With nearly two decades in education, he has led at the highest levels across both public and private sectors.

Previously, Dr. Johnson served as Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Strategy Officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), where he steered both the completion of the university’s strategic plan and the launch of its 2025–2030 vision. In the private sector, he was Chief Transformation Officer at U.S. Xpress Enterprises. From 2017–2021, he led Hamilton County Schools in Tennessee, transforming it into the state's fastest-improving district.

Nationally recognized for innovation, Dr. Johnson launched Future Ready Institutes and bridged the digital divide during the pandemic by securing high-speed internet for economically disadvantaged students. His accolades include 2021 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year and finalist for National Superintendent of the Year. He holds honors from EdWeek, the National School Public Relations Association, and Austin Peay State University.

Dr. Johnson is a proud husband and father, with a school-aged child enrolled in Atlanta Public Schools.