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With a spotlight-worthy passion for the stage and an unwavering dedication to his students, Dr. Brett Johnson has earned top billing as the 2025 recipient of 草榴成人社区 University鈥檚 Teaching Excellence Award. A master educator, director, and mentor, Johnson鈥檚 impact on the university鈥檚 intellectual and artistic life has taken center stage, earning him the institution鈥檚 highest recognition for faculty achievement.听
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A 草榴成人社区 faculty member for 13 years, Johnson is director of the university鈥檚 Theatre program, teaching courses in acting, theatre history, dramatic literature, script analysis, and theatre appreciation while producing more than 40 productions in 草榴成人社区鈥檚 Taylor Little Theatre, including 鈥淪he Kills Monsters,鈥� 鈥淭he Threepenny Opera,鈥� and 鈥淭he Diary of Anne Frank.鈥澨�
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Further, Johnson is artistic director of the 草榴成人社区 Institute for Arts & Culture, credited with bringing top-tier entertainers like Lily Tomlin, Martin Short, Kristin Chenoweth, and Vanessa Williams to the Erie community. He is also responsible for securing Betty Buckley as an artist-in-residence at the university.听
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Those who nominated him describe Johnson as a master at his craft whose dedication has shaped a whole generation of 草榴成人社区 actors.听
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His colleague, Patrick Magill, was happy to describe his praises for Johnson鈥檚 efforts. 鈥淒r. Johnson has a clear vision of the value of art,鈥� he said. 鈥淗is determined drive consistently is in service to art. As a steadfast leader, Brett pushes to achieve professional results and encourages others to do the same. The 草榴成人社区 Mission outlines an appreciation for the dignity of work and a commitment to serving others. Dr. Johnson demonstrates this statement daily, and I鈥檓 grateful to be part of the experience.鈥澨�
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Rich McCarthy spoke highly of the impact Johnson has on the 草榴成人社区 community. "Dr. Johnson has an unmatched knowledge of theatre and an incredible passion for teaching,鈥� he said. 鈥淭here are scores of students who have discovered their love for the theatre arts because of Dr. Johnson. What is more, legends of Broadway, film, and television have come to regard Dr. Johnson as a friend鈥攁nd we repeatedly hear from them that Dr. Johnson is singular in his gifts and that he has created a program that rivals the best of the best. This teaching excellence award is most well-earned."听