Marvin Johnson

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Marvin Johnson

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 1, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of South Carolina, 1994

Graduate

Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1996

Ph.D

Texas Southern University, 2018

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1987 - 1990

Personal

Birthplace

Dillon, S.C.

Profession

Professor

Marvin Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas State Board of Education to represent District 4. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2022.

Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Marvin Johnson was born in Dillon, South Carolina. Johnson served in the United States Army from 1987 to 1990. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina in 1994, a graduate degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 1996, and a Ph.D. from Texas Southern University in 2018. Johnson's career experience includes working as a professor and a chemical engineer in the corporate sector.

Elections

2022

See also: Texas State Board of Education election, 2022

General election

The general election was canceled. Staci Childs won election in the general election for Texas State Board of Education District 4.

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 4

Staci Childs defeated Coretta Mallet-Fontenot in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas State Board of Education District 4 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Staci Childs	58.1	20,160
		Coretta Mallet-Fontenot	41.9	14,566

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,726
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 4

Coretta Mallet-Fontenot and Staci Childs advanced to a runoff. They defeated Marvin Johnson, Theldon Branch, and Larry McKinzie in the Democratic primary for Texas State Board of Education District 4 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Coretta Mallet-Fontenot	38.6	28,917
✔		Staci Childs	28.1	21,064
		Marvin Johnson	14.9	11,176
	Submit photo	Theldon Branch	11.0	8,254
		Larry McKinzie	7.3	5,490

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,901
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Marvin Johnson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Johnson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am currently a mathematics lecturer at North American University. Other experiences include teaching high school mathematics, 20 years experience as a chemical engineer and service in the US Army. Outside of work, I am the executive director for Bright Futures GRO in which I direct care for children that are in custody of the state in need of therapeutic care.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Establish a triad between student, parent and teacher.
• Fully support teachers so that we can stop attrition and miseducation
• Grow student accountability for learning

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

True student learning and accountability

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My late Grandmother Vastie Ellerbe. She lost her hand at eight years old and went on to raise 15 children largely on her own.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Out of the box thinking and attention to detail

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be a servant and representative of the people. Partisan politics don’t belong on elected office

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Explosion of Challenger shuttle. 17 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Cutting lawns. I cut lawns since the age of 11.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

“I’m Ready” by Kano. This embodies everything I think about when facing challenges in every day life.

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

To set the standards for student learning. Currently, the boards responsibilities are far too limited.

Who are your constituents?

Teachers and families with concerns about student learning

How would you support the diverse needs of your district’s students, faculty, staff, and community?

First learn what is important to each stakeholder and prioritize their needs.

How will you build relationships with members of the broader community? Which groups, organizations, stakeholders will you specifically target?

Go out to visit each organizations that has specific needs and address

Do you believe it is important to intentionally recruit with the aim of diversifying the district’s faculty, staff, and administration? If so, what would be your policy to achieve this?

Yes, build a pipeline of individuals from diverse areas and sectors.

What issues get in the way of quality education? How would you address these obstacles?

Truth in grading. Go back to earning what you earn

What constitutes good teaching? How will you measure this? How will you support advanced teaching approaches?

Teaching from conceptual point of view with relationships to the real world

In what areas would you like to expand curriculum? For example, do you see a need for advanced technical training or apprenticeships? What sort of innovative programming would you advance if given the opportunity?

I want to bring back skill trade’s training

What strategies or plans would you advance to ensure the schools are properly funded?

My first goal would be to take all the waste out of the system. Get rid of redundant positions

What principles drive your policies for safety in schools?

Providing armed security, metal detectors and secure entrances

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

Acquire more professionals in these areas as well as time for all to do self care

What role do you imagine technology playing in (and outside) the classroom in the future? How would you prepare the district for this?

Technology needs to be right-sized. There are too many cases where technology is not used appropriately.

What are your views on how to address schooling during pandemic times?

Schools should follow the guidance of CDC period. We should rely on professionals that devoted literally their entire life to addressing infectious diseases

What will you do to build a relationship with parents in the district? What plans do you have to be inclusive of parental involvement?

The learning Triad is designed to not only get parents involved but connect students, parents and teachers

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