In this episode, I take you back to the swing sets of 1978 and jump off into the complex world of race, ethnicity, sex, and identity. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. The easy questions are never interesting...and to be honest, they never get asked anymore...there is google. Education is more about nuance, discussion and critical analysis than it has ever been before. I may not have even close to all the answers, but I promise to never stop asking the questions.

That's Not What This Book Is About - Joanna Johnson
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In this episode, I take a walk through Metro Prep Academy to see what we have accomplished over the year and what amazing things are in our future. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. I don't think I ever saw myself as a Vice Principal of a school, but I could never see myself working somewhere other than Metro Prep Academy. Thank god I had Ryan to direct this last year...he and I are really Batman and Robin (he is Robin).

That's Not What This Book Is About - Joanna Johnson
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In this episode, I almost get swept out to sea when the tide goes out. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. Fear and overcoming it are perhaps the two most important aspects of life. At no point does life come easy, and it is our job to figure out how to face adversity and rise. The ocean taught me a little of that, but being in a school play, that taught me the rest.

That's Not What This Book Is About - Joanna Johnson
Order it on July 1, 2025 at unlearn16.com