Vernon Johnson

Vernon Johnson, Ed.D., serves as a member of the Board of Directors for iDesign, ESS, and The Vistria Group, and holds the position of Operating Partner at The Vistria Group. Johnson also contributes as a Non-Executive Board Member at Cognita Schools and has held board member roles at Really Great Reading and STEMscopes by Accelerate Learning, Inc. Previously, Johnson was the President and CEO at Accelerate Learning, significantly impacting teacher support and student success. Notable past positions include President at Voyager Learning, where Johnson led substantial improvements in revenue and market position, and a board member at Cambium Learning Group, which focuses on educational solutions for at-risk populations. Johnson's academic credentials include an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, a Specialist Degree in Administration and Policy Studies, a Master's in Speech Pathology, and a Bachelor's in Speech-Language Pathology from respected institutions.