MATTIE SHAVERS JOHNSON is an accomplished educator, lecturer, author poet, and musician. She has taught at the elementary through college levels; written and performed both piano compositions and p...voir plusMATTIE SHAVERS JOHNSON is an accomplished educator, lecturer, author poet, and musician. She has taught at the elementary through college levels; written and performed both piano compositions and poetry in a variety of settings and on many occasions.
She has produced a community guide book and published several chap books. Her early public speaking earned honors in high school and college.
Johnson is a native of Garland Community, DeKalb, Texas, the eight child (a twin) of four brothers and six sisters born to Robert S. Shavers and Laura Garland Shavers.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; Master of Science Degree, Hunter College, New York City; and Master of Science, Public Health, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN. Johnson established a scholarship in the name of her parents at Fisk University also in Nashville. Her Alma Mater, Meharry Medical College honored Johnson with a scholarship in her name for her many contributions to the institution. She has also given valuable service as a Girl Scout board member, and a choir director of music.
Johnson is a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church where she serves as an Elder.
After thirty successful years in the teaching profession, she devotes her time exclusively to her writing and volunteer work.
Johnson and her deceased husband, Dr. Charles W. Johnson, Sr. are the parents of three adult children.voir moins