On this episode...Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik interviews educator, songwriter, screenwriter, producer, filmmaker and friend since 8th, strike that - 7th grade - Joseph Johnson!
The two discuss how a "progressive" middle school education experiment scarred them for life, how they became screenwriting partners for over 5 features, the upside and downside producing a award-winning short film, why Joseph hated "You Got Mail" so much and a whole lot more!
IN CASE YOU DIDN'T NOW...
Joseph Johnson has been part of the North East Fine Arts Department in San Antonio since 2003. His role has expanded throughout the years to include supervision over Theatre Arts, UIL Academics, Journalism, and Speech/Debate programs. Mr. Johnson’s educational background includes a M.A. in Communication Studies from St. Mary’s University and a B.A in History from the University of Houston. He began his teaching career at Humble High School. In 1995 Mr. Johnson joined NEISD and served as the Madison Debate Director for four year before starting the Reagan Debate program in school’s inaugural year. Throughout his career Mr. Johnson has continuously championed the importance of arts in the education of all students...isn't that nice?
