Hi, my name is Dr. Janet Johns Sawyer (Dr. JJ).
I had the pleasure of attending and graduating from Central State University from 1969 to 1973 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education.
This year I am celebrating 51 years in Education. Central State was a family tradition where my entire family attended. There’s even a dormitory in my uncle’s name, Harry G. Johns Living Learning Center. Once I graduated, I started my teaching career in Columbus, Ohio for three years. I then decided to go back home to Denver, CO where I grew up, and finish my education career.
This year I am celebrating 51 years in Education. Central State was a family tradition where my entire family attended. There’s even a dormitory in my uncle’s name, Harry G. Johns Living Learning Center. Once I graduated, I started my teaching career in Columbus, Ohio for three years. I then decided to go back home to Denver, CO where I grew up, and finish my education career.
Throughout my education career I:
Once I retired I worked for a nationally recognized education research company for 9 years. I was a Leadership Consultant supporting school leaders when learning and applying Marzano’s 21 researched- based Leadership Behaviors needed when leading others.
At this time, I am a Personality Styles Specialists, certified in the PeopleSmart DISC Interpretation Method and a Team member for the company. Click on the link and you will be invited to take your FREE Assessment (10 minutes) https://peoplesmartacademy.com/disc/ to learn about your Natural Personality Styles. Once you read your results you will understand how to apply what you learned when teaching your students, communicating effectively with parents, friends and your family. The conversations will be priceless!
In 2019 I published my own workbook called Mirroring Your Vision® Become Self-Aware, Intentional and Mindful When Leading Your LIFE. This year I will be publishing the 2nd Edition with stories from those that Mirrored their vision and how it has changed their lives. When “Doing the Work” you will experience a Seven Step process for identifying your vision for your life. (Amazon) This year, February 2024, Sandra Davis and I published a book for teachers and paraprofessionals called, “Educators Are Amazing…Even Us! When reading, you will learn about your personality styles and how to differentiate your instruction when identifying your children’s styles in the classroom, PeopleSmartEducation.com
In January 2021, I was given the opportunity to become a Virtual CSU Adjunct Professor in the same department I graduated from, the College of Education. The best part of this experience is I have the opportunity to provide guidance and support when working with future teachers earning their degree in Education. This allows me to “Give Back” and continue my family legacy when teaching at the university we all love. I also get to enjoy teaching right here from my home...Carlsbad, California. For God, For Central, For State!!!
- Taught at the elementary level for 15 years teaching grades K-6.
- Taught at the middle school level for seven years teaching 7th grade Social Studies.
- Earned one Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and one in Administration.
- Completed my Doctorate of Education.
- Became a middle school administrator and Principal for 11 years.
- Was awarded Middle School Principal of Year for the State of Colorado.
- Retired after 33 years in education
Once I retired I worked for a nationally recognized education research company for 9 years. I was a Leadership Consultant supporting school leaders when learning and applying Marzano’s 21 researched- based Leadership Behaviors needed when leading others.
At this time, I am a Personality Styles Specialists, certified in the PeopleSmart DISC Interpretation Method and a Team member for the company. Click on the link and you will be invited to take your FREE Assessment (10 minutes) https://peoplesmartacademy.com/disc/ to learn about your Natural Personality Styles. Once you read your results you will understand how to apply what you learned when teaching your students, communicating effectively with parents, friends and your family. The conversations will be priceless!
In 2019 I published my own workbook called Mirroring Your Vision® Become Self-Aware, Intentional and Mindful When Leading Your LIFE. This year I will be publishing the 2nd Edition with stories from those that Mirrored their vision and how it has changed their lives. When “Doing the Work” you will experience a Seven Step process for identifying your vision for your life. (Amazon) This year, February 2024, Sandra Davis and I published a book for teachers and paraprofessionals called, “Educators Are Amazing…Even Us! When reading, you will learn about your personality styles and how to differentiate your instruction when identifying your children’s styles in the classroom, PeopleSmartEducation.com
In January 2021, I was given the opportunity to become a Virtual CSU Adjunct Professor in the same department I graduated from, the College of Education. The best part of this experience is I have the opportunity to provide guidance and support when working with future teachers earning their degree in Education. This allows me to “Give Back” and continue my family legacy when teaching at the university we all love. I also get to enjoy teaching right here from my home...Carlsbad, California. For God, For Central, For State!!!