(Atlantic) Atlantic Community School District has released more details on interim Superintendent, Dr. Beth Johnsen.
Dr. Johnson is currently serving as an interim Superintendent at Thayer Central Schools in Nebraska. Prior to her working in her current district, Dr. Johnsen was a Superintendent for 10 years at Conestoga Public Schools, in Southeast Nebraska.
Dr. Johnsen has spent time as an educator at Buena Vista teaching educational leadership courses and also has spent time consulting and coaching individuals in school leadership.
ACSD Interim Superintendent, Dr. Johnsen sees herself as a leader of leaders, with her primary focus being on empowering and supporting all staff.
Johnsen shares that she is eager and excited to become a Trojan. Right off the bat, she plans to focus on the current culture of the district and where the district wants it to be. She is ready to empower leaders within every department, which she hopes has a significant impact overall.
Dr. Johnsen currently resides in the Underwood area with her husband, Ben, of 42 years. Dr. Johnsen and Ben have 5 grown and married children, and 15 grandchildren. Additional information and a bio about Dr. Johnsen and her family will be coming in the near days ahead.
Dr. Johnsen plans to introduce herself to the district soon and looks forward to working together for the common goals and priorities for Atlantic.
Dr. Johnsen’s position is effective July 1, 2023.
