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Dr. Elizabeth Johnson

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Dr. Elizabeth Johnson is a current “Distinguished Professor” in the Department of Teacher Education at Eastern Michigan University. Her 53 years as an educator include keynotes & PD in over 2000 schools including 8 Indigenous Nation Districts. She specializes in “Evidence-Based Pedagogical & Student Engagement Practices” that EXCEED PROFICIENCY!

She is a journal reviewer for academic articles across various universities in Pakistan and a consultant in this regard.  She has won numerous awards including People Magazine’s “Above & Beyond Award,” EMU’s “Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award,” “Dr.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award,” and EMU’s “Alumni Teaching Excellence Award.”  She is author of several books including, We’ve Gotta REACH ‘EM to TEACH ‘EM!

Outcomes:

Groups became increasingly unified, exhibiting a shared commitment to healthy norms, and actively encouraged peers in help-seeking behaviors, fostering a supportive environment where every member feels valued and understood.
Social Network Health's interactive training fostered an even more dynamic relationship network. Within these groups, vulnerable members can draw strength from adaptive members, leading to more changes in who they identify as valued connections.
Schools have reported significant improvements in various metrics, including increased daily attendance, higher graduation rates, enhanced identification of Trusted Adults, greater willingness to seek help, and improved connectedness among students and staff. Additionally, school disciplinary issues have notably declined, reflecting the program's positive impact on the school climate and student well-being.

Network Enhancing Facilitation Strategies

Creating an environment for collaborative learning to develop protective strengths and networks through:
  • Peer to Peer Learning
  • Personal Meaningfulness
  • Active and distributed Format
  • Authentic Connection

From Individual To Group Focus

  • Moving from a focus of individual skills to recognizing and developing group strengths.
  • Reflecting on how group strengths benefit individuals and the group.
  • Extending these benefits to the larger group.
  • Supports formation of key relationship and culture Intentional scaffolding.