Tyrone Johnson - Senior Lead Educator, ASPIRA Charter School

I chose to become a PLUS Resident because I wanted to join a network of highly driven professionals who share an interest in improving education in urban communities. Having taught students with special needs, in addition to English language learners, I continue to advocate for accommodations and wonderful classroom experiences for all students.  

Prior to the Residency, I worked in Philadelphia schools for six years, and one year abroad in Spain. Through my success in Philly schools with delivering intervention programs, I was selected to video record my class and participate in a district wide professional development. I remain actively involved with Philadelphia READS in designing and implementing summer literacy instruction for school-age children.