Dr. Terrie Johnson
Dr. Terrie S. Johnson is an Assistant Professor and chair of Education at Centenary College of Louisiana. She has been at Centenary since 2020. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at James Madison University, a Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision from the University of Portland, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Louisiana Tech. A classroom teacher for 16 years, an assistant principal and principal for 6 years, and a district curriculum supervisor for 7 years, she brings extensive K–12 leadership experience to her work in teacher preparation and educational leadership. Her teaching focuses on reflective practice, motivation, secondary methods, and STEM practices for preservice and in-service educators. Dr. Johnson’s research explores high-impact practices in teacher preparation, the induction of new education faculty, and the fiscal and organizational challenges of school and district leadership. She has been an active member of the Association of Teacher Educators since 2020, and a cohort member of the first Inquiry Initiative.
Dr. Karen Soul
Dr. Karen Soul serves as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of Centenary College of Louisiana. In this role, she leads academic programs and academic support at the college, working closely with faculty and staff to ensure a mission-centric, exceptional educational experience for students. A Shreveport native, Karen graduated from Captain Shreve High School and earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Minnesota Duluth and her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a tenured Professor of Education at Centenary and, prior to entering administration, taught full-time in the Education Department where she planned and instructed undergraduate and graduate level courses. Before coming to Centenary College, Karen instructed undergraduate and graduate coursework as a faculty member in the College of Education and Human Service Professions at the University of Minnesota Duluth. In addition, she taught in elementary and middle schools in Minnesota and Texas prior to entering higher education. She deeply believes in the transformative power of accessible education that is inclusive of the knowledge for free thinkers and the skills necessary for success and mobility in society. She knows that this type of education takes well-prepared teachers and teacher leaders and is proud of the ongoing and new education programs at Centenary College that address this need.